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CVE-2026-41294 Details

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 loads the current working directory .env file before trusted state-dir configuration, allowing environment variable injection. Attackers can place a malicious .env file in a repository or workspace to override runtime configuration and security-sensitive environment settings during OpenClaw startup.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

CNA: [email protected]CVSS-B:8.6 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8rh7-6779-cjqq [email protected]Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-injection-via-cwd-env-file [email protected]Third Party Advisory

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-15External Control of System or Configuration Setting[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions
openclaw openclaw
< 2026.3.28

CPE

  • cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

Remediation

  • No remediation found in references.

Change History

4 change records found show changes

QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2026-41294
NVD Published Date:
Apr 21, 2026
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2026-41294 Details - Not Deferred