CVE-2026-45004

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-11 18:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:51 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-11 18:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:51 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-427

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.4.23

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.4

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Active

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High