CVE-2026-41396

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 allows workspace .env files to override the OPENCLAW_BUNDLED_PLUGINS_DIR environment variable, compromising plugin trust verification. Attackers with control over workspace configuration can inject malicious plugins by overriding the bundled plugin trust root directory.

Score

CVSS 4.0 8.5 High

Status

Analyzed - disclosure@vulncheck.com

Published

2026-04-28

Last modified

2026-04-29

Weaknesses

CWE-829

Affected products

• Openclaw (Openclaw)

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