CVE-2026-41396

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 Vector

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