Description

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.

INFO

Published Date :

2026-05-06T19:49:32.696Z

Last Modified :

2026-05-06T19:49:32.696Z

Source :

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AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44114 vulnerability.

Vendors Products
Openclaw
  • Openclaw
REFERENCES

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information to CVE-2026-44114.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/018494fa3ebb9145112e68b56fe1cb2e9f9a9ed6 cve-icon cve-icon
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3 cve-icon cve-icon
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-namespace-collision-via-workspace-dotenv cve-icon cve-icon
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