How severe is CVE-2026-35641?

CVE-2026-35641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-35641 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-35641?

CVE-2026-35641 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-35641?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-35641 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-35641 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21436.

When was CVE-2026-35641 published?

CVE-2026-35641 was published on 2026-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-35641

CVE-2026-35641 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-349.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-21436
Weakness: CWE-349
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in local plugin and hook installation that allows attackers to execute malicious code by crafting a .npmrc file with a git executable override. During npm install execution in the staged package directory, attackers can leverage git dependencies to trigger execution of arbitrary programs specified in the attacker-controlled .npmrc configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-35641?: OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in local plugin and hook installation that allows attackers to execute malicious code by crafting a .npmrc file with a git executable override. During npm install execution in the staged package directory, attackers can leverage git dependencies to trigger execution of arbitrary programs specified in the attacker-controlled .npmrc configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2026-35641?: CVE-2026-35641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-35641 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-35641?: CVE-2026-35641 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-35641?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-35641 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-35641 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21436.
When was CVE-2026-35641 published?: CVE-2026-35641 was published on 2026-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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