EUVD-2026-28194
GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3
CVSS VectorNVD
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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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4DescriptionNVD
OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 fails to properly reserve the OPENCLAW_ runtime-control environment namespace in workspace dotenv files, allowing attackers to override critical runtime variables. Malicious workspaces can set variables like OPENCLAW_GIT_DIR to manipulate trusted OpenClaw runtime behavior during source-update or installer flows.
AnalysisAI
Environment variable namespace collision in OpenClaw npm package before version 2026.4.20 enables malicious workspace dotenv files to override critical runtime control variables including OPENCLAW_GIT_DIR, potentially redirecting trusted operations like source updates and installer flows to attacker-controlled paths. Exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious workspace) but no authentication, achieving high confidentiality and integrity impact within the local scope. …
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RemediationAI
Within 24 hours: Identify all systems and pipelines using OpenClaw npm package and document current versions via npm audit or package inventory tools. Within 7 days: Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.4.20 or later across all development, CI/CD, and build environments; verify upgrade completion via npm list openclaw. …
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