Answer in brief
CVE-2026-53842 records a High severity security vulnerability in OpenClaw: Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON could influence Gmail setup gcloud execution. The source record does not mark it as known exploited. 1 affected package is mapped in the feed.
Answer in brief
CVE-2026-53842 records a High severity security vulnerability in OpenClaw: Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON could influence Gmail setup gcloud execution. The source record does not mark it as known exploited. 1 affected package is mapped in the feed.
Update openclaw to 2026.5.2 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.
Local check
hol-guard supply-chain scanVulnerability describes the vulnerability class recorded for this advisory. The current record does not mark CVE-2026-53842 as known exploited; continue to monitor the source for status changes. The feed includes package mappings that can be checked against lockfiles and deployed manifests.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| openclawnpm | <2026.5.2 | 2026.5.2 |
Fixed versions are reported by the source feed; confirm compatibility before updating.
Reported by GitHub Security Advisories (ghsa).
CVE-2026-53842 records a High severity security vulnerability in OpenClaw: Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON could influence Gmail setup gcloud execution. The source record does not mark it as known exploited. 1 affected package is mapped in the feed.
The source record does not mark it as known exploited.
Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for openclaw.
HOL Guard can help your team review package activity against supported protection paths.
Explore HOL GuardUpdate openclaw to 2026.5.2 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.
Local check
hol-guard supply-chain scanVulnerability describes the vulnerability class recorded for this advisory. The current record does not mark CVE-2026-53842 as known exploited; continue to monitor the source for status changes. The feed includes package mappings that can be checked against lockfiles and deployed manifests.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| openclawnpm | <2026.5.2 | 2026.5.2 |
Fixed versions are reported by the source feed; confirm compatibility before updating.
Reported by GitHub Security Advisories (ghsa).
CVE-2026-53842 records a High severity security vulnerability in OpenClaw: Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON could influence Gmail setup gcloud execution. The source record does not mark it as known exploited. 1 affected package is mapped in the feed.
The source record does not mark it as known exploited.
Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for openclaw.
HOL Guard can help your team review package activity against supported protection paths.
Explore HOL Guard### Summary Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON could influence Gmail setup gcloud execution. In affected versions, a workspace `.env` in a repository opened by a trusted operator could influence which Python runtime `gcloud` used through `CLOUDSDK_PYTHON`. 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 run setup through an unintended local Python path. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. ### Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.5.2`. ### Mitigations run Gmail setup from trusted workspaces and clear workspace env overrides until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.
### Summary Workspace .env CLOUDSDK_PYTHON could influence Gmail setup gcloud execution. In affected versions, a workspace `.env` in a repository opened by a trusted operator could influence which Python runtime `gcloud` used through `CLOUDSDK_PYTHON`. 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 run setup through an unintended local Python path. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. ### Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.5.2`. ### Mitigations run Gmail setup from trusted workspaces and clear workspace env overrides until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.