CVE-2026-53842
HIGHOpenClaw < 2026.5.2 - Arbitrary Python Runtime Execution via CLOUDSDK_PYTHON Environment Variable
Title source: cnaDescription
OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains an environment variable injection vulnerability allowing workspace .env files to influence Python runtime selection through CLOUDSDK_PYTHON during Gmail setup gcloud execution. Attackers with repository access can manipulate the CLOUDSDK_PYTHON variable to execute setup through unintended local Python paths, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-fq9j-vw4w-fr6v)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fq9j-vw4w-fr6v
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.2 - Arbitrary Python Runtime Execution via CLOUDSDK_PYTHON Environment Variable
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-python-runtime-execution-via-cloudsdk-python-environment-variable
Scores
CVSS v3
7.1
EPSS
0.0013
EPSS Percentile
3.2%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-426
Status
published
Products (5)
npm/openclaw
0 - 2026.5.2npm
openclaw/openclaw
2026.5.2 beta1 (3 CPE variants)
OpenClaw/OpenClaw
< 2026.5.2
openclaw/openclaw
< 2026.5.2
OpenClaw/OpenClaw
2026.5.2
Published
Jun 16, 2026
Tracked Since
Jun 17, 2026