Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an environment variable override vulnerability in host exec policy that fails to properly enforce proxy, TLS, Docker, and Git TLS controls. Attackers can bypass security controls by overriding environment variables to circumvent proxy settings, TLS verification, Docker restrictions, and Git TLS enforcement.
Problem types
CWE-453: Insecure Default Variable Initialization
Product status
Any version before 2026.3.31
2026.3.31 (semver)
Credits
AntAISecurityLab
References
github.com/...enclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9gp8-hjxr-6f34 (GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-9gp8-hjxr-6f34))
github.com/...ommit/4d912e04519b4bd53b248437c53748cdebce9a41 (Patch Commit)
www.vulncheck.com/...-variable-override-via-host-exec-policy (VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Environment Variable Override via Host Exec Policy)