GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc — MEDIUM AI Security Vulnerability

Q: What is GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc?

OpenClaw: Workspace .env could inject OpenClaw runtime-control variables

Q: Is GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

Q: How to fix GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc?

Update to patched version: openclaw 2026.4.9.

Q: What is the CVSS score for GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc?

No CVSS score has been assigned yet.

## Summary Workspace .env could inject OpenClaw runtime-control variables. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.9` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.9` ## Impact A malicious workspace `.env` file could set OpenClaw runtime-control...

Full CISO analysis pending enrichment.

Affected Systems

Package	Ecosystem	Vulnerable Range	Patched
openclaw	npm	< 2026.4.9	`2026.4.9`
2 dependents 92% patched ~1d to patch Full package profile →

Do you use openclaw? You're affected.

Severity & Risk

CVSS 3.1

N/A

EPSS

N/A

Exploitation Status

No known exploitation

Sophistication

N/A

Recommended Action

Patch available

Update openclaw to version 2026.4.9

Compliance Impact

Compliance analysis pending. Sign in for full compliance mapping when available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc?

OpenClaw: Workspace .env could inject OpenClaw runtime-control variables

Is GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

How to fix GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc?

Update to patched version: openclaw 2026.4.9.

What is the CVSS score for GHSA-7wv4-cc7p-jhxc?

No CVSS score has been assigned yet.

Technical Details

NVD Description

## Summary Workspace .env could inject OpenClaw runtime-control variables. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.9` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.9` ## Impact A malicious workspace `.env` file could set OpenClaw runtime-control variables affecting update sources, gateway URLs, ClawHub resolution, browser executable paths, and related behavior. ## Technical Details The fix blocks OpenClaw runtime-control keys and key families from workspace `.env` loading. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #62660. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.9`, and `openclaw@2026.4.14` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `dbfcef319618158fa40b31cdac386ea34c392c0c` - PR: #62660 ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.9 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab for reporting this issue.