GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm
GHSA-fq9j-vw4w-fr6v OpenClaw: Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON could influence Gmail setup gcloud execution
HIGH
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- Aliases
- CVE-2026-53842
- Ecosystem
- npm
- Packages
- openclaw
- Severity
- High
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
- Weaknesses
- CWE-426
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-18
Affected packages
• npm openclaw: < 2026.5.2 → fixed in 2026.5.2
Description
Summary
Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON could influence Gmail setup gcloud execution. In affected versions, a workspace `.env` in a repository opened by a trusted operator could influence which Python runtime `gcloud` used through `CLOUDSDK_PYTHON`.
This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.
Impact
When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run setup through an unintended local Python path. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.
Patched Versions
The first stable patched version is `2026.5.2`.
Mitigations
run Gmail setup from trusted workspaces and clear workspace env overrides until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.
Related
Alias · CVE (1)
- CVE-2026-53842 OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains an environment variable injection vulnerability allowing workspace .env files to influence Python runtime… vulnerability
Weakness · CWE (1)
- CWE-426 Untrusted Search Path weakness
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fq9j-vw4w-fr6v web
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53842 advisory
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw package
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-python-runtime-execution-via-cloudsdk-python-environment-variable web