OpenClaw up to 2026.3.27 Environment Variable external control of setting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.27 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Environment Variable Handler. The manipulation results in external control of setting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-41294. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.3.27. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code of the component Environment Variable Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a external control of setting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-15. One or more system settings or configuration elements can be externally controlled by a user. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-41294 since 04/20/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.28 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CNNVD (CNNVD-202604-4189). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: External control of setting
CWE: CWE-15
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Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.3.28

Timelineinfo

04/20/2026 CVE reserved
04/21/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
04/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/22/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-8rh7-6779-cjqq
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-41294 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-41294
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-358404
CNNVD: CNNVD-202604-4189 - OpenClaw 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 04/21/2026 07:17
Updated: 04/22/2026 19:33
Changes: 04/21/2026 07:17 (76), 04/22/2026 19:33 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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