CVE-2026-44992: OpenClaw Workspace Dotenv MiniMax Host Override Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h2vw-ph2c-jvwf
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-44992 is a MODERATE workspace dotenv minimax host override vulnerability (CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves workspace dotenv minimax host override could redirect credentialed requests. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.4.20.

CVE-2026-44992 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-44992
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h2vw-ph2c-jvwf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-44992

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected OpenClaw 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: 2026.4.20 
npm install openclaw@2026.4.20
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

npm ls openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-44992, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OpenClaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.4.20), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting, where one or more system settings or configuration elements can be externally controlled by a user. In OpenClaw, 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

## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected versions: `>= 2026.4.5, < 2026.4.20` - Patched version: `2026.4.20` ## Impact A malicious workspace `.env` could set `MINIMAX_API_HOST` and redirect credentialed MiniMax requests to an attacker-controlled origin, exposing the MiniMax API key in the outbound `Authorization` header. This requires running OpenClaw from an attacker-controlled workspace. Severity is medium. ## Fix OpenClaw now blocks `MINIMAX_API_HOST` from workspace dotenv injection and removes env-driven URL routing from the affected MiniMax request path. Fix commit: - `2f06696579a1ab0cb5bbbbb6a900414a6b2e3cd1` ## Release Fixed in OpenClaw `2026.4.20`.

CVE-2026-44992 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.4.20
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≥ 2026.4.5
< 2026.4.20
2026.4.20

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h2vw-ph2c-jvwf
NVD — CVE-2026-44992 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44992
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/2f06696579a1ab0cb5bbbbb6a900414a6b2e3cd1
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-minimax-api-host-override-via-workspace-dotenv

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44992?
CVE-2026-44992 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Workspace dotenv MiniMax host override could redirect credentialed requests under CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.4.20 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-44992?
Upgrading to 2026.4.20 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.4.20. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.4.20 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-44992?
CVE-2026-44992 is classified under CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting (One or more system settings or configuration elements can be externally controlled by a user.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-44992?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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