CVE-2026-41369

What it is

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains insufficient environment variable sanitization in host exec operations, failing to filter package, registry, Docker, compiler, and TLS override variables. Attackers can exploit this by injecting malicious environment variables to override critical system configurations and compromise host execution integrity.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-04-28 00:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-07-24 21:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-04-28 00:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-07-24 21:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-668 · Resource exposure

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openclaw < 2026.3.31

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None