5.8
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-41332
OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Code Execution via Missing Environment Variable Blocklist
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an environment variable sanitization vulnerability where GIT_TEMPLATE_DIR and AWS_CONFIG_FILE are not blocked in the host-env blocklist. Attackers can exploit approved exec requests to redirect git or AWS CLI behavior through attacker-controlled configuration files to execute untrusted code or load malicious credentials.

INFO

Published Date :

April 23, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 23, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

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CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.28 or later to fix environment variable sanitization.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.3.28 or later.
  • Ensure GIT_TEMPLATE_DIR and AWS_CONFIG_FILE are blocked.
  • Review and sanitize all environment variables.
  • Implement secure configuration management practices.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-41332.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m866-6qv5-p2fg
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-code-execution-via-missing-environment-variable-blocklist
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 23, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an environment variable sanitization vulnerability where GIT_TEMPLATE_DIR and AWS_CONFIG_FILE are not blocked in the host-env blocklist. Attackers can exploit approved exec requests to redirect git or AWS CLI behavior through attacker-controlled configuration files to execute untrusted code or load malicious credentials.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/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
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-184
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m866-6qv5-p2fg
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-code-execution-via-missing-environment-variable-blocklist
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.