CVE-2026-41357: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Unsanitized Environment Variable Leakage in SSH Sandbox Backends

Published Apr 23, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenClaw OpenClaw<2026.3.31
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js<2026.3.31

Event History

Apr 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-41357?

To fix CVE-2026-41357, upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.3.31 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-41357?

CVE-2026-41357 affects all versions of OpenClaw prior to 2026.3.31.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41357?

CVE-2026-41357 is an unsanitized environment variable leakage vulnerability present in SSH sandbox backends.

5

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.

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