How severe is CVE-2026-41294?

CVE-2026-41294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-41294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41294?

CVE-2026-41294 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41294?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-41294 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41294 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23998.

When was CVE-2026-41294 published?

CVE-2026-41294 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-41294

CVE-2026-41294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-15.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-23998
Weakness: CWE-15
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 loads the current working directory .env file before trusted state-dir configuration, allowing environment variable injection. Attackers can place a malicious .env file in a repository or workspace to override runtime configuration and security-sensitive environment settings during OpenClaw startup.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41294?: OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 loads the current working directory .env file before trusted state-dir configuration, allowing environment variable injection. Attackers can place a malicious .env file in a repository or workspace to override runtime configuration and security-sensitive environment settings during OpenClaw startup.
How severe is CVE-2026-41294?: CVE-2026-41294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-41294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-41294?: CVE-2026-41294 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-41294 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41294 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23998.
When was CVE-2026-41294 published?: CVE-2026-41294 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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