High 7.1Published Jul 8, 2026

CVE-2026-59261OpenClaw < 2026.5.28 - Credential Override via Workspace Dotenv Files

Updated under an hour ago (Oct 26, 2026, 8:23 PM ET)

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Exploited in the last 30 days

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.

CVSS: 7.1 HIGH (v3.1, CNA)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness (CWE): CWE-184
Known exploited: Not in CISA's KEV catalog
EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days): Not loaded for this CVE
Assigned by: VulnCheck
NVD analysis: Analyzed
Record last updated: Sep 24, 2026
First seen by InfoSec Signals: Oct 9, 2026

Affected products

Affected products

OpenClaw OpenClaw openclaw:openclaw (from the name)	before 2026.5.28	CNA record
openclaw openclaw openclaw:openclaw	before 2026.5.28	NVD

References

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-4pqj-3c56-5fqq	vendor-advisory, mitigation
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-credential-override-via-workspace-dotenv-files	third-party-advisory

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