High severity8.6NVD Advisory· Published Apr 21, 2026· Updated Apr 27, 2026
CVE-2026-41294
CVE-2026-41294
Description
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.
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Affected packages
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| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.3.28 | 2026.3.28 |
Affected products
2Patches
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References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-8rh7-6779-cjqqghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8rh7-6779-cjqqnvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-injection-via-cwd-env-filenvdThird Party Advisory
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6a793248024dca7685f63bcceb64a0096fd1586dghsaWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.28ghsaWEB
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