CVE-2026-41396
high
CVSS v3
7.8
CVSS v2
—
VIR risk
7.8
Description
OpenClaw: Workspace `.env` can override the bundled plugin trust root
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: disclosure@vulncheck.com — https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qcj9-wwgw-6gm8
Vendor advisory: disclosure@vulncheck.com — https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/330a9f98cb29c79b1c16a2117e03d6276a0d6289
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | {"endExcluding":"2026.3.31"} | 2026.3.31 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/330a9f98cb29c79b1c16a2117e03d6276a0d6289
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qcj9-wwgw-6gm8
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-override-of-plugin-trust-root
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41396
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.31
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-qcj9-wwgw-6gm8
CWEs
CWE-829
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.