medium5.0
CVE-2026-45003
OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 allows workspace dotenv files to override connector endpoint hosts for Matrix, Mattermost, IRC, and Synology connectors.
Impact
OpenClaw before 2026.4.22 allows workspace dotenv files to override connector endpoint hosts for Matrix, Mattermost, IRC, and Synology connectors. Attackers with workspace access can redirect runtime traffic to malicious endpoints by setting endpoint variables in dotenv files.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | <= 2026.4.21 | 2026.4.22 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.4.22 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-55cf-xx38-4p9p
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-55cf-xx38-4p9p
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0623079e98abf7202591f1b04a89755eb7ec9272
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45003
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-connector-endpoint-host-override-via-workspace-dotenv-files