Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs in OpenClaw - #VU126835
Published: April 22, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU126835
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-184
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: OpenClaw
Affected software:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to manipulate trusted OpenClaw runtime behavior.
The vulnerability exists due to incomplete list of disallowed inputs in workspace dotenv loading when processing attacker-controlled workspace environment variables. A local user can set crafted OPENCLAW_ variables to manipulate trusted OpenClaw runtime behavior.
Exploitation requires running OpenClaw from an attacker-controlled workspace before source-update or installer flows.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.