CVE-2026-35641: OpenClaw has an Arbitrary Malicious Code Execution Vulnerability

March 30, 2026 (updated April 10, 2026)

During the installation phase of OpenClaw local plugins/hooks, the Git executable can be hijacked by a project-level .npmrc file, leading to arbitrary code execution during installation.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hw
github.com/openclaw/openclaw
github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hw
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35641

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