High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Apr 28, 2026· Updated Apr 30, 2026
CVE-2026-41396
CVE-2026-41396
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 allows workspace .env files to override the OPENCLAW_BUNDLED_PLUGINS_DIR environment variable, compromising plugin trust verification. Attackers with control over workspace configuration can inject malicious plugins by overriding the bundled plugin trust root directory.
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Affected packages
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| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
openclawnpm | < 2026.3.31 | 2026.3.31 |
Affected products
2Patches
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References
6- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/330a9f98cb29c79b1c16a2117e03d6276a0d6289nvdPatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-qcj9-wwgw-6gm8ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qcj9-wwgw-6gm8nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41396ghsaADVISORY
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-override-of-plugin-trust-rootnvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.31ghsaWEB
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