CVE-2026-41357: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Unsanitized Environment Variable Leakage in SSH Sandbox Backends
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an environment variable leakage vulnerability in SSH-based sandbox backends that pass unsanitized process.env to child processes. Attackers can exploit this by leveraging non-default SSH environment forwarding configurations to leak sensitive environment variables from parent processes to SSH child processes.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-41357?
CVE-2026-41357 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of environment variable leakage.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41357?
To fix CVE-2026-41357, upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.3.31 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-41357?
CVE-2026-41357 affects all versions of OpenClaw prior to 2026.3.31.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41357?
CVE-2026-41357 is an unsanitized environment variable leakage vulnerability present in SSH sandbox backends.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2026-41357?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-41357 by using unsanitized process.env values that are passed to child processes.