CVE-2026-4039
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CVE-2026-4039 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was determined in OpenClaw 2026.2.19-2. This vulnerability affects the function applySkillConfigenvOverrides of the component Skill Env Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in OpenClaw 2026.2.19-2. This vulnerability affects the function applySkillConfigenvOverrides of the component Skill Env Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2026.2.21-beta.1 is able to resolve this issue. This patch is called 8c9f35cdb51692b650ddf05b259ccdd75cc9a83c. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.2.21 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-82g8-464f-2mv7Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.350651Permissions Required, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.350651Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.769580Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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