CVE-2026-41294

EUVD-2026-23998
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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
8.6 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 3%
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
openclawopenclaw
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< 2026.3.28
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8rh7-6779-cjqq
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-injection-via-cwd-env-file