CVE-2026-41396 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-41396?

CVE-2026-41396 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41396?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.3.31

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-829

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/330a9f98cb29c79b1c16a2117e03d6276a0dPatch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qcj9-wwgw-6gm8Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-environment-variable-override-of-pThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-41396?

CVE-2026-41396 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 c...

How severe is CVE-2026-41396?

CVE-2026-41396 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41396?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.