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CVE-2026-41396

OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Environment Variable Override of Plugin Trust Root

Published: Apr 28, 2026Updated: Apr 28, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
7.8CVSS
HIGH

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 allows workspace .env files to override the OPENCLAW_BUNDLED_PLUGINS_DIR environment variable, compromising plugin trust verification. Attackers with control over workspace configuration can inject malicious plugins by overriding the bundled plugin trust root directory.

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:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

CWE-829

Affected Products

OpenClaw
OpenClaw

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

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

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
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References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qcj9-wwgw-6gm8
github.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/330a9f98cb29c79b1c16a2117e03d6276a0d6289
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-override-of-plugin-trust-root
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Apr 28, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 28, 2026

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