GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm

GHSA-fq9j-vw4w-fr6v OpenClaw: Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON could influence Gmail setup gcloud execution

HIGH Published 2026-06-18 Modified 2026-06-18 Official page ↗
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