CVE-2026-41294 HIGH

CVE-2026-41294: OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Environment Variable Injection via CWD .env File

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-15
Published April 20, 2026
Last update April 21, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.5/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction —
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

April 20, 2026 CVE published
April 21, 2026 Record updated