GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq: Duplicate Advisory Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON Could Influence Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.1
CWE-426
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq is a HIGH (CVSS 7.1) workspace .env cloudsdk_python could influence vulnerability (CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves workspace .env cloudsdk_python could influence gmail setup gcloud execution. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openclaw fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install openclaw>=Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show openclaw command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path, where the product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. In Duplicate Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-fq9j-vw4w-fr6v. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description 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.

GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
pypi/openclaw
PyPI

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fq9j-vw4w-fr6v
NVD — GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53842
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-python-runtime-execution-via-cloudsdk-python-environment-variable

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq?
GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON could influence Gmail setup gcloud execution under CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq?
GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq?
GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq is classified under CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path (The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.).
How can I check PyPI dependencies for GHSA-9fr2-p65v-gqxq?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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