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CVE-2026-41294

OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Environment Variable Injection via CWD .env File

Published: Apr 20, 2026Updated: Apr 20, 2026 Sources: CVE List
NVD MITRE
8.6CVSS
HIGH

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.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:CC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

CWE-15CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting

Affected Products

OpenClaw
OpenClaw

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8rh7-6779-cjqq
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-injection-via-cwd-env-file
vulncheck.com

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