6.1
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-41391
OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Environment Variable Bypass in Package Index URL Handling
Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 fails to properly sanitize PIP_INDEX_URL and UV_INDEX_URL environment variables in host execution contexts, allowing attackers to redirect Python package-index traffic. Attackers can exploit this bypass to intercept or manipulate package management operations by injecting malicious index URLs through unsanitized environment variables.

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Published Date :

April 28, 2026, 7:37 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 30, 2026, 8:42 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

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Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-41391 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Openclaw openclaw
CVSS Scores
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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 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 2026.3.31 or later to fix environment variable sanitization.
  • Update OpenClaw to the latest version.
  • Ensure environment variables are properly sanitized.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-41391 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

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-2026-41391.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7ae1bb0c7799fd0cbd2d4de7b0f5b8039837ab8d Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7ggg-pvrf-458v Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-bypass-in-package-index-url-handling Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-41391 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-41391 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-41391 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 30, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.3.31
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/7ae1bb0c7799fd0cbd2d4de7b0f5b8039837ab8d Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7ggg-pvrf-458v Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-bypass-in-package-index-url-handling Types: Third Party Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 28, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 fails to properly sanitize PIP_INDEX_URL and UV_INDEX_URL environment variables in host execution contexts, allowing attackers to redirect Python package-index traffic. Attackers can exploit this bypass to intercept or manipulate package management operations by injecting malicious index URLs through unsanitized environment variables.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/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/commit/7ae1bb0c7799fd0cbd2d4de7b0f5b8039837ab8d
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7ggg-pvrf-458v
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-bypass-in-package-index-url-handling
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