Advisories

OpenClaw < 2026.5.28 - Credential Override via Workspace Dotenv Files

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severity
high
date
Affecting
  • OpenClaw < 2026.5.28, fixed in version 2026.5.28

CWE
  • CWE-184 Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs
CVSS
8.4
CVSS V4 Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Credit
Harish Kolla (GitHub: Har1sh-k)
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.28 contains a credential exposure vulnerability where workspace dotenv files can override provider credentials. Attackers with lower-trust access to configured input paths can expose sensitive data and credentials that should remain within trusted boundaries.

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