CVE-2026-53846: OpenClaw: Workspace .env npm_execpath could influence bundled runtime dependency install

Summary Workspace .env npm_execpath could influence bundled runtime dependency install. In affected versions, a workspace .env in a repository opened by a trusted operator could override the package-manager executable p…

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📋 Vulnerability Details

CVE ID	CVE-2026-53846
Vendor	npm
Affected Product	openclaw
Vulnerability Type	Vulnerability
CVSS Score	7.1 (HIGH)
Actively Exploited	❌ No known exploitation
Patch Status	See Vendor Advisory →
Reported By	CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX Intelligence (via github_advisories)

🔬 Technical Analysis

Summary Workspace .env npm_execpath could influence bundled runtime dependency install. In affected versions, a workspace `.env` in a repository opened by a trusted operator could override the package-manager executable path used by the install helper. This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.

Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run an unintended local package-manager executable during dependency setup. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust i

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