CVE-2026-41915 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-41915?

CVE-2026-41915 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41915?

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

Vulnerability Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 fails to remove git plumbing environment variables from the execution environment before host exec operations. Attackers can exploit this by setting GIT_DIR and related variables to redirect git operations and compromise repository integrity.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.4.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-184

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e8143Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cm8v-2vh9-cxf3Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-git-environment-variable-injectionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-41915?

CVE-2026-41915 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 fails to remove git plumbing environment variables from the execution environment before host exec operations. Attackers can exploit this by setting GIT_DIR and related variab...

How severe is CVE-2026-41915?

CVE-2026-41915 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41915?

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