Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in OpenClaw - #VU128583
Published: April 30, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU128583
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-74
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to alter OpenClaw runtime behavior.
The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of externally controlled input in workspace .env loading when processing a malicious workspace .env file. A remote user can supply a crafted .env file to alter OpenClaw runtime behavior.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.4.9