GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3 — MEDIUM AI Security Vulnerability

Q: What is GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3?

OpenClaw: Workspace dotenv could override runtime-control environment variables

Q: Is GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

Q: How to fix GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3?

Update to patched version: openclaw 2026.4.20.

Q: What is the CVSS score for GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3?

No CVSS score has been assigned yet.

## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.20` - Patched version: `2026.4.20` ## Impact Workspace `.env` loading did not reserve the `OPENCLAW_` runtime-control namespace broadly enough. A malicious workspace could set variables such as...

Full CISO analysis pending enrichment.

Affected Systems

Package	Ecosystem	Vulnerable Range	Patched
openclaw	npm	< 2026.4.20	`2026.4.20`
2 dependents 93% 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 2026.4.20

Compliance Impact

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3?

OpenClaw: Workspace dotenv could override runtime-control environment variables

Is GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3 actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

How to fix GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3?

Update to patched version: openclaw 2026.4.20.

What is the CVSS score for GHSA-hxvm-xjvf-93f3?

No CVSS score has been assigned yet.

Technical Details

NVD Description

## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.20` - Patched version: `2026.4.20` ## Impact Workspace `.env` loading did not reserve the `OPENCLAW_` runtime-control namespace broadly enough. A malicious workspace could set variables such as `OPENCLAW_GIT_DIR` before source-update or installer flows, potentially steering trusted OpenClaw runtime behavior. This requires running OpenClaw from an attacker-controlled workspace. Severity is medium. ## Fix OpenClaw now reserves the workspace `OPENCLAW_` environment namespace and rejects workspace dotenv entries for OpenClaw runtime-control variables. Fix commit: - `018494fa3ebb9145112e68b56fe1cb2e9f9a9ed6` ## Release Fixed in OpenClaw `2026.4.20`.