CVE-2026-41336

HIGH

OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Arbitrary Hook Code Execution via OPENCLAW_BUNDLED_HOOKS_DIR Environment Variable Override

Title source: cna

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 allows workspace .env files to override the OPENCLAW_BUNDLED_HOOKS_DIR environment variable, enabling loading of attacker-controlled hook code. Attackers can replace trusted default-on bundled hooks from untrusted workspaces to execute arbitrary code.

References (3)

[Vendor Advisory] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3qpv-xf3v-mm45

[Patch] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/330a9f98cb29c79b1c16a2117e03d6276a0d6289

View Patch ZIP pw:eip

[Third Party Advisory] https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-hook-code-execution-via-openclaw-bundled-hooks-dir-environment-variable-override

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8

EPSS 0.0001

EPSS Percentile 2.2%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Details

CWE

CWE-829

Status published

Products (2)

OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.3.31

OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.3.31

Published Apr 23, 2026

Tracked Since Apr 24, 2026