GHSA-7WV4-CC7P-JHXC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-17 21:56 – Updated: 2026-05-08 21:48
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Summary
OpenClaw: Workspace .env could inject OpenClaw runtime-control variables
Details

Summary

Workspace .env could inject OpenClaw runtime-control variables.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: openclaw
  • Ecosystem: npm
  • Affected versions: < 2026.4.9
  • Patched versions: >= 2026.4.9

Impact

A malicious workspace .env file could set OpenClaw runtime-control variables affecting update sources, gateway URLs, ClawHub resolution, browser executable paths, and related behavior.

Technical Details

The fix blocks OpenClaw runtime-control keys and key families from workspace .env loading.

Fix

The issue was fixed in #62660. The first stable tag containing the fix is v2026.4.9, and openclaw@2026.4.14 includes the fix.

Fix Commit(s)

  • dbfcef319618158fa40b31cdac386ea34c392c0c
  • PR: #62660

Release Process Note

Users should upgrade to openclaw 2026.4.9 or newer. The latest npm release, 2026.4.14, already includes the fix.

Credits

Thanks to @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab for reporting this issue.

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
6.8 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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  "id": "GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc",
  "modified": "2026-05-08T21:48:03Z",
  "published": "2026-04-17T21:56:12Z",
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      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
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  "summary": "OpenClaw: Workspace .env could inject OpenClaw runtime-control variables"
}



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