CVE-2026-53842

High

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains an environment variable injection vulnerability allowing workspace .env files to influence Python runtime selection through CLOUDSDK_PYTHON during Gmail setup gcloud execution. Attackers with repository access can manipulate the CLOUDSDK_PYTHON variable to execute setup through unintended local Python paths, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.1

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedJun 16, 2026

First seenJun 16, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-426CWE-426

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.5.2 or later
openclaw2026.5.2 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fq9j-vw4w-fr6v

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.5.2, 2026.5.2	2026.5.2
openclawnpm	v < 2026.5.2	2026.5.2

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