Openclaw · Openclaw · CVE-2026-42427
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.8
**Description**
Remote code execution is possible due to missing environment variable denylist entries. Attackers can inject malicious build tool environment variables, specifically `HGRCPATH`, `CARGO BUILD RUSTC WRAPPER`, `RUSTC WRAPPER`, and `MAKEFLAGS`, to influence host exec commands and achieve arbitrary code execution.
**Recommendations**
Update to version 2026.4.8.