CVE-2026-41336 HIGH

CVE-2026-41336: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Arbitrary Hook Code Execution via OPENCLAW_BUNDLED_HOOKS_DIR Environment Variable Override

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-829 · Inclusion from untrusted sphere
Published April 23, 2026
Last update April 24, 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 2026.3.31 allows workspace .env files to override the OPENCLAW_BUNDLED_HOOKS_DIR environment variable, enabling loading of attacker-controlled hook code. Attackers can replace trusted default-on bundled hooks from untrusted workspaces to execute arbitrary code.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

April 23, 2026 CVE published
April 24, 2026 Record updated