Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an environment variable override vulnerability in host exec policy that fails to properly enforce proxy, TLS, Docker, and Git TLS controls. Attackers can bypass security controls by overriding environment variables to circumvent proxy settings, TLS verification, Docker restrictions, and Git TLS enforcement.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.3.31 | 2026.3.31 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.3.31 | 2026.3.31 | GHSA-9gp8-hjxr-6f34 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0948 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 28, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-9gp8-hjxr-6f34) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Environment Variable Override via Host Exec Policy third-party-advisory