Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 allows workspace dotenv files to override connector endpoint hosts for Matrix, Mattermost, IRC, and Synology connectors. Attackers with workspace access can redirect runtime traffic to malicious endpoints by setting endpoint variables in dotenv files.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.22 | 2026.4.22 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.22 | 2026.4.22 | GHSA-55cf-xx38-4p9p |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1253 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 11, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-55cf-xx38-4p9p) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.22 - Connector Endpoint Host Override via Workspace dotenv Files third-party-advisory