CVE-2026-44992
OpenClaw 2026.4.5 through 2026.4.19 - MiniMax API Host Override via Workspace dotenv
Description
OpenClaw versions 2026.4.5 before 2026.4.20 contain an environment variable injection vulnerability allowing workspace dotenv to override MINIMAX_API_HOST. Attackers can redirect credentialed MiniMax API requests to attacker-controlled origins, exposing the MiniMax API key in Authorization headers.
INFO
Published Date :
May 11, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 13, 2026, 2:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| 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 | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.4.20 or later.
- Review and sanitize environment variables.
- Restrict access to workspace dotenv files.
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-2026-44992.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2f06696579a1ab0cb5bbbbb6a900414a6b2e3cd1 | Patch |
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h2vw-ph2c-jvwf | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-minimax-api-host-override-via-workspace-dotenv | Third Party Advisory Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions from (including) 2026.4.5 up to (excluding) 2026.4.20 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2f06696579a1ab0cb5bbbbb6a900414a6b2e3cd1 Types: Patch Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h2vw-ph2c-jvwf Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-minimax-api-host-override-via-workspace-dotenv Types: Patch, Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw versions 2026.4.5 before 2026.4.20 contain an environment variable injection vulnerability allowing workspace dotenv to override MINIMAX_API_HOST. Attackers can redirect credentialed MiniMax API requests to attacker-controlled origins, exposing the MiniMax API key in Authorization headers. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/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:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-441 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2f06696579a1ab0cb5bbbbb6a900414a6b2e3cd1 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h2vw-ph2c-jvwf Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-minimax-api-host-override-via-workspace-dotenv