CVE-2026-41294
OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Environment Variable Injection via CWD .env File
CVSS Score
8.6
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-15 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | Apr 20, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.3.28
References
Credits
🔍 tdjackey