CVE-2026-59261

HIGH 7.1

OpenClaw < 2026.5.28 - Credential Override via Workspace Dotenv Files

CVSS Score

7.1

EPSS Score

0.0%

EPSS Percentile

0th

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.

CWE	CWE-184
Vendor	openclaw
Product	openclaw
Published	Jul 8, 2026
Last Updated	Jul 9, 2026

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CVSS v3 Breakdown

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Affected Versions

OpenClaw / OpenClaw

0 < 2026.5.28

References

NVD ↗ CVE.org ↗ EPSS Data ↗

github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-4pqj-3c56-5fqq vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-credential-override-via-workspace-dotenv-files

Credits

🔍 Harish Kolla (GitHub: Har1sh-k)