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

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-07-08 · updated 2026-10-25
Weakness: CWE-184

Description

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.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.5.28 — fixed in 2026.5.28

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.5.28. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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

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