CVE-2026-53858: OpenClaw: Workspace .env STATE_DIRECTORY could influence bundled runtime dependency roots

Summary Workspace .env STATE_DIRECTORY could influence bundled runtime dependency roots. In affected versions, a workspace .env in a repository opened by a trusted operator could set STATE_DIRECTORY before runtime depen…

7.1CVSS Score

HIGHSeverity

NOCISA KEV

VulnerabilityImpact Type

📋 Vulnerability Details

CVE ID	CVE-2026-53858
Vendor	npm
Affected Product	openclaw
Vulnerability Type	Vulnerability
CVSS Score	7.1 (HIGH)
Actively Exploited	❌ No known exploitation
Patch Status	See Vendor Advisory →
Reported By	CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX Intelligence (via github_advisories)

🔬 Technical Analysis

Summary Workspace .env STATE_DIRECTORY could influence bundled runtime dependency roots. In affected versions, a workspace `.env` in a repository opened by a trusted operator could set `STATE_DIRECTORY` before runtime dependency root resolution. 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 load bundled runtime dependencies from an unintended local state path. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can rea

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