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

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Affected
OpenClaw OpenClaw
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

OpenClaw是OpenClaw开源的一个智能人工助理。 OpenClaw 2026.4.23之前版本存在代码问题漏洞，该漏洞源于捆绑插件设置解析器从process.cwd()加载setup-api.js，可能导致攻击者在当前用户账户下执行任意JavaScript。攻击者可通过在仓库中放置恶意extensions/<plugin>/setup-api.js文件并诱使用户从该目录运行OpenClaw命令来利用此漏洞。

CVSS 7.8 · High EPSS 0.20% · P9

Affected Version Matrix 2

VendorProduct Version RangeStatus
OpenClaw OpenClaw < 2026.4.23 affected
2026.4.23 unaffected
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-45004

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
OpenClaw < 2026.4.23 - Arbitrary Code Execution via setup-api.js in Current Working Directory
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
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Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
OpenClaw 代码问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw是OpenClaw开源的一个智能人工助理。 OpenClaw 2026.4.23之前版本存在代码问题漏洞，该漏洞源于捆绑插件设置解析器从process.cwd()加载setup-api.js，可能导致攻击者在当前用户账户下执行任意JavaScript。攻击者可通过在仓库中放置恶意extensions/<plugin>/setup-api.js文件并诱使用户从该目录运行OpenClaw命令来利用此漏洞。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
OpenClaw OpenClaw 0 ~ 2026.4.23 -

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Patches & Fixes for CVE-2026-45004 (1)

Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-45004 (2)

Same Patch Batch · OpenClaw · 2026-05-11 · 18 CVEs total

CVE-2026-45223 8.8 HIGH Crabbox < 0.9.0 Authentication Bypass via Admin Claim Injection
CVE-2026-45006 8.8 HIGH OpenClaw < 2026.4.23 - Unsafe Config Mutation via Gateway Tool Denylist Bypass
CVE-2026-44995 7.3 HIGH OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Arbitrary Code Execution via MCP stdio Environment Variables
CVE-2026-45001 7.1 HIGH OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Gateway Config Mutation Guard Bypass via Agent Tool Access
CVE-2026-45224 7.1 HIGH Crabbox < 0.9.0 Path Traversal via Islo Provider Workspace Resolution
CVE-2026-45005 6.0 MEDIUM OpenClaw < 2026.4.23 - Webhook Route Secret Cache Not Invalidated After Rotation
CVE-2026-44993 5.4 MEDIUM OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Direct Message Misclassification in Feishu Card Actions
CVE-2026-44998 5.4 MEDIUM OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Tool Policy Bypass via Bundled MCP/LSP Tools
CVE-2026-44999 5.3 MEDIUM OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Improper Trust Labeling in Isolated Cron Awareness Events
CVE-2026-44994 5.3 MEDIUM OpenClaw < 2026.4.22 - Authentication Bypass in Gateway Control UI Bootstrap Config Endpoi
CVE-2026-45002 5.3 MEDIUM OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Hook Session-Key Bypass via Template Mapping
CVE-2026-45000 5.0 MEDIUM OpenClaw < 2026.4.20 - Server-Side Request Forgery via Browser CDP Profile Creation
CVE-2026-45003 5.0 MEDIUM OpenClaw < 2026.4.22 - Connector Endpoint Host Override via Workspace dotenv Files
CVE-2026-44992 5.0 MEDIUM OpenClaw 2026.4.5 through 2026.4.19 - MiniMax API Host Override via Workspace dotenv
CVE-2026-44997 4.3 MEDIUM OpenClaw < 2026.4.22 - Security Envelope Constraint Bypass in ACP Child Sessions
CVE-2026-44991 4.2 MEDIUM OpenClaw < 2026.4.21 - Authorization Bypass in Owner-Enforced Commands via Wildcard Channe
CVE-2026-44996 3.7 LOW OpenClaw < 2026.4.15 - Arbitrary Local File Read via Webchat Audio Embedding

IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: OpenClaw
Same vendor: OpenClaw
Same weakness: CWE-427

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