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CVE-2026-53842

OpenClaw < 2026.5.2 - Arbitrary Python Runtime Execution via CLOUDSDK_PYTHON Environment Variable PUBLISHED

Description (CNA)

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.

Affected (CNA)

Vendor / productVersions
OpenClaw / OpenClawaffected 0 before 2026.5.2; unaffected 2026.5.2

CWE

CWE-426

References

ADP enrichment

CISA-ADP

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