OpenClaw up to 2026.5.27 Credential Override workspace/.env information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.5.27. This affects an unknown function of the file workspace/.env of the component Credential Override Handler. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-59261. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.5.27. This affects an unknown functionality of the file workspace/.env of the component Credential Override Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw before 2026.5.28 contains a credential exposure vulnerability where workspace dotenv files can override provider credentials. Attackers with lower-trust access to configured input paths can expose sensitive data and credentials that should remain within trusted boundaries.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-59261 since 07/04/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2026.5.28 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.5.28

Timelineinfo

07/04/2026 CVE reserved
07/08/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
07/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-59261 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59261
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376923

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2026 18:43
Changes: 07/08/2026 18:43 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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