High severity7.1NVD Advisory· Published Jul 8, 2026· Updated Jul 9, 2026

CVE-2026-59261

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.28 contains a credential exposure vulnerability where workspace dotenv files can override provider credentials. Attackers with lower-trust access to configured input paths can expose sensitive data and credentials that should remain within trusted boundaries.

Affected products

OpenClaw/Openclaw2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*range: <2026.5.28
- (no CPE)range: <2026.5.28

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-4pqj-3c56-5fqqnvdMitigationVendor Advisory
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-credential-override-via-workspace-dotenv-filesnvdThird Party Advisory

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