CVE-2026-41396

7.8 HIGH
Published: April 28, 2026 Modified: April 30, 2026
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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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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/330a9f98cb29c79b1c16a2117e03d6276a0d6289
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qcj9-wwgw-6gm8
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-override-of-plugin-trust-root
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
2th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-829

Affected Vendors

openclaw

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