CVE-2026-41294

HIGH

8.6

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.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score8.6

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionREQUIRED

Published4/21/2026

Last Modified4/21/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-15

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8rh7-6779-cjqq(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-injection-via-cwd-env-file(disclosure@vulncheck.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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