CVE-2026-44992: openclaw — Fix

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.4.5 before 2026.4.20 contain an environment variable injection vulnerability allowing workspace dotenv to override MINIMAX_API_HOST. Attackers can redirect credentialed MiniMax API requests to attacker-controlled origins, exposing the MiniMax API key in Authorization headers.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0001

Probability of exploitation

0.01%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-441 CWE-441

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openclaw	openclaw	2026.4.5 — 2026.4.20

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2f06696579a1ab0cb5bbbbb6a900414a6b2e3cd1 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-minimax-api-host-override-via-workspace-dotenv

Other References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h2vw-ph2c-jvwf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44992? +

OpenClaw versions 2026.4.5 before 2026.4.20 contain an environment variable injection vulnerability allowing workspace dotenv to override MINIMAX_API_HOST. Attackers can redirect credentialed MiniMax API requests to attacker-controlled origins, exposing the MiniMax API key in Authorization headers. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-44992? +

CVE-2026-44992 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0001, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-44992? +

CVE-2026-44992 affects products from openclaw, specifically: openclaw. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-44992? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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