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GHSA-8wg3-5mcm-fjq8: OpenClaw: Workspace .env could override Homebrew executable selection for skill install flows

highCVSS 8.8CVE-2026-53819
Summary Workspace .env could override Homebrew executable selection for skill install flows. In affected versions, a workspace .env in a repository opened by a trusted operator could override the Homebrew executable used by the install helper. 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 an unintended Homebrew-compatible executable during skill setup. 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 2026.5.27. Mitigations avoid running skill install flows from untrusted workspaces 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.

Details

Source
GitHub Security Advisories (INTL · database · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 8.8
Published
2026-07-02
Last updated
2026-07-02
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8wg3-5mcm-fjq8

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Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-53819coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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