Vulnerability · Published May 11, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck

CVE-2026-45004OpenClaw < 2026.4.23 - Arbitrary Code Execution via setup-api.js in Current Working Directory

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity uncontrolled search path in OpenClaw from OpenClaw. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 4% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 96.3% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.23 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in the bundled plugin setup resolver that loads setup-api.js from process.cwd() during provider setup metadata resolution. Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript under the current user account by placing a malicious extensions/<plugin>/setup-api.js file in a repository and convincing a user to run OpenClaw commands from that directory.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
npm	openclaw	2026.4.23	GHSA-r39h-4c2p-3jxp

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
OpenClaw	OpenClaw	0 – before 2026.4.23

Weakness: CWE-427 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-r39h-4c2p-3jxp) vendor-advisory
Patch Commit patch
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.23 - Arbitrary Code Execution via setup-api.js in Current Working Directory third-party-advisory