CVE-2026-41915
CVE-2026-41915 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-184.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v4: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26121
- Weakness: CWE-184
- Affected product: Openclaw
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41915?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41915?
- CVE-2026-41915 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-41915 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-41915?
- CVE-2026-41915 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41915?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-41915 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41915 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26121.
- When was CVE-2026-41915 published?
- CVE-2026-41915 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cm8v-2vh9-cxf3
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-git-environment-variable-injection-via-unfiltered-exec-environment
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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