CVE-2026-41360: OpenClaw < 2026.4.2 - Approval Integrity Bypass in pnpm dlx Local Script Binding

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.7 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-04-23 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-367

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains an approval integrity vulnerability in pnpm dlx that fails to bind local script operands consistently with pnpm exec flows. Attackers can replace approved local scripts before execution without invalidating the approval plan, allowing execution of modified script contents.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.4.2 — fixed in 2026.4.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.4.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/176c059b05357df1bc09d4328a2380670859eeff
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w6wx-jq6j-6mcj
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-approval-integrity-bypass-in-pnpm-dlx-local-script-binding

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