CVE-2026-53846

High

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.29 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the install helper that allows workspace .env files to override the npm_execpath configuration used for bundled runtime dependency installation. Attackers with workspace access can execute unintended local package-manager executables during dependency setup to compromise the build environment.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.1

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedJun 16, 2026

First seenJun 16, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-426CWE-426

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.4.29 or later
openclaw2026.4.29 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-24vr-rprv-67rf

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.4.29, 2026.4.29	2026.4.29
openclawnpm	v < 2026.4.29	2026.4.29

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