CVE-2026-45004 HIGH

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

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-427
Published May 11, 2026
Last update May 11, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.4/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction —
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 11, 2026 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated