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
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.2 | 2026.4.2 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.2 | 2026.4.2 | GHSA-w6wx-jq6j-6mcj |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0980 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 28, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-w6wx-jq6j-6mcj) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.2 - Approval Integrity Bypass in pnpm dlx Local Script Binding third-party-advisory