Untrusted search path in OpenClaw - #VU132742
Published: May 29, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU132742
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-426
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 execute an unintended executable.
The vulnerability exists due to improper control of executable selection in the skill install helper when processing a workspace .env file during skill install flows. A local user can place a crafted .env file in a repository to execute an unintended executable.
Only installations with the affected feature enabled and reachable are vulnerable.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.