Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Allowed-with-Review

Untrusted Search Path

Abstraction: Base · Status: Stable

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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.

894 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-8RH7-6779-CJQQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-01 00:02 – Updated: 2026-04-20 23:43
VLAI
Summary
OpenClaw has a CWD `.env` environment variable injection which bypasses host-env policy and allows config takeover
Details

Summary

OpenClaw loaded the current working directory .env before trusted state-dir configuration, allowing untrusted workspace state to inject host environment values.

Impact

A repository or workspace containing a malicious .env file could override runtime configuration and security-sensitive environment settings when OpenClaw started there.

Affected Component

src/infra/dotenv.ts, src/cli/dotenv.ts

Fixed Versions

  • Affected: <= 2026.3.24
  • Patched: >= 2026.3.28
  • Latest stable 2026.3.28 contains the fix.

Fix

Fixed by commit 6a79324802 (Filter untrusted CWD .env entries before OpenClaw startup).

Severity
9.6 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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      },
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    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-04-01T00:02:42Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
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  "id": "GHSA-8rh7-6779-cjqq",
  "modified": "2026-04-20T23:43:42Z",
  "published": "2026-04-01T00:02:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8rh7-6779-cjqq"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6a793248024dca7685f63bcceb64a0096fd1586d"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.28"
    }
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "OpenClaw has a CWD `.env` environment variable injection which bypasses host-env policy and allows config takeover"
}

GHSA-8V28-3G86-CHJ5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-08 18:24 – Updated: 2024-02-08 18:24
VLAI
Summary
PanelSwWix4.Sdk .be TEMP folder is vulnerable to DLL redirection attacks that allow the attacker to escalate privileges
Details

Summary

.be TEMP folder is vulnerable to DLL redirection attacks that allow the attacker to escalate privileges.

Details

If the bundle is not run as admin, the user's TEMP folder is used and not the system TEMP folder. A utility is able to monitor the user's TEMP folder for changes and drop its own DLL into the .be/.Local folder immediately when the .be folder is created. When the burn engine elevates, the malicious DLL receives elevated privileges.

PoC

As a standard, non-admin user:

  1. Monitor the user's TEMP folder for changes using ReadDirectoryChangesW
  2. On FILE_ACTION_ADDED, check if the folder name is .be
  3. Create a folder in .be named after the bundle + .Local (e.g. MyInstaller.exe.Local)
  4. Put the malicious COMCTL32.DLL in the .Local folder following the naming used for the real DLL (e.g. MyInstaller.exe.Local/x86_microsoft.windows.common-controls_.../COMCTL32.dll)
  5. Do hacker things when the engine escalates and the malicious DLL is loaded

Proper naming for the path can be obtained by using GetModuleHandle("comctl32.dll") and GetModuleFileName.

Impact

DLL redirection utilizing .exe.Local Windows capability. This impacts any installer built with the WiX installer framework.

Severity
8.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "id": "GHSA-8v28-3g86-chj5",
  "modified": "2024-02-08T18:24:35Z",
  "published": "2024-02-08T18:24:35Z",
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}

GHSA-8WG3-5MCM-FJQ8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-02 16:57 – Updated: 2026-07-02 16:57
VLAI
Summary
OpenClaw: Workspace .env could override Homebrew executable selection for skill install flows
Details

Summary

Workspace .env could override Homebrew executable selection for skill install flows. In affected versions, a workspace .env in a repository opened by a trusted operator could override the Homebrew executable used by the install helper.

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 an unintended Homebrew-compatible executable during skill setup. 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 2026.5.27.

Mitigations

avoid running skill install flows from untrusted workspaces 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.

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.7 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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        "name": "openclaw"
      },
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  "id": "GHSA-8wg3-5mcm-fjq8",
  "modified": "2026-07-02T16:57:30Z",
  "published": "2026-07-02T16:57:30Z",
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    },
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      "type": "WEB",
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    }
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  ],
  "summary": "OpenClaw: Workspace .env could override Homebrew executable selection for skill install flows"
}

GHSA-8XQ8-3QPC-VJCV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:54 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:54
VLAI
Details

All editions of Rapid7 Nexpose installers prior to version 6.4.24 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-5232"
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    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
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  "id": "GHSA-8xq8-3qpc-vjcv",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T02:54:33Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T02:54:33Z",
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    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/03/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-four-rapid7-products"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96956"
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  ]
}

GHSA-92HG-3GJ8-J5M9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:29 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:40
VLAI
Details

Untrusted search path vulnerability in EbidSettingChecker.exe (version 1.0.0.0) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-2225"
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  "details": "Untrusted search path vulnerability in EbidSettingChecker.exe (version 1.0.0.0) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.",
  "id": "GHSA-92hg-3gj8-j5m9",
  "modified": "2025-04-20T03:40:25Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T02:29:25Z",
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      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2225"
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN01775119/index.html"
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://portal.ebid.mext.go.jp/top"
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  ]
}

GHSA-936R-CCVF-H37H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-11 00:33 – Updated: 2025-05-11 00:33
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Discord 1.0.9188 on Windows. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library WINSTA.dll. The manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. The attack needs to be approached locally. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Severity
7.0 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.3 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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  "modified": "2025-05-11T00:33:45Z",
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      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
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GHSA-93J8-R599-V94C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-02 21:30 – Updated: 2023-09-02 21:30
VLAI
Details

Untrusted Search Path in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1833.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-4736"
  ],
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  "details": "Untrusted Search Path in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 9.0.1833.",
  "id": "GHSA-93j8-r599-v94c",
  "modified": "2023-09-02T21:30:20Z",
  "published": "2023-09-02T21:30:20Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4736"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/816fbcc262687b81fc46f82f7bbeb1453addfe0c"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/e1ce0995-4df4-4dec-9cd7-3136ac3e8e71"
    }
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      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
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  ]
}

GHSA-93Q5-JV83-4WG5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-09 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-16 00:00
VLAI
Details

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of Device Software Manager prior to Ver.2.20.3.0 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-36403"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
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    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
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  "id": "GHSA-93q5-jv83-4wg5",
  "modified": "2022-09-16T00:00:29Z",
  "published": "2022-09-09T00:00:58Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36403"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN44721267/index.html"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.ricoh.com/software/dev_soft_manager"
    }
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
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  ]
}

GHSA-9469-9GW8-5GQ8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:30 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:30
VLAI
Details

The agent in Bomgar Remote Support 15.2.x before 15.2.3, 16.1.x before 16.1.5, and 16.2.x before 16.2.4 allows DLL hijacking because of weak %SYSTEMDRIVE%\ProgramData permissions.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-5996"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-426"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-10-26T18:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The agent in Bomgar Remote Support 15.2.x before 15.2.3, 16.1.x before 16.1.5, and 16.2.x before 16.2.4 allows DLL hijacking because of weak %SYSTEMDRIVE%\\ProgramData permissions.",
  "id": "GHSA-9469-9gw8-5gq8",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:30:32Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:30:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5996"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vsecurity.com/download/advisories/20171026-1.txt"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039679"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-94HW-5CX8-G994

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-15 15:30 – Updated: 2024-11-30 00:32
VLAI
Details

An issue in Clementine v.1.3.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL file.

Severity
7.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-50986"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-426"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-11-15T15:15:07Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue in Clementine v.1.3.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL file.",
  "id": "GHSA-94hw-5cx8-g994",
  "modified": "2024-11-30T00:32:13Z",
  "published": "2024-11-15T15:30:58Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50986"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/clementine-player/Clementine"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/riftsandroses/CVE-2024-50986"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.clementine-player.org"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}
Mitigation
Architecture and Design Implementation

Strategy: Attack Surface Reduction

Hard-code the search path to a set of known-safe values (such as system directories), or only allow them to be specified by the administrator in a configuration file. Do not allow these settings to be modified by an external party. Be careful to avoid related weaknesses such as CWE-426 and CWE-428.

Mitigation
Implementation

When invoking other programs, specify those programs using fully-qualified pathnames. While this is an effective approach, code that uses fully-qualified pathnames might not be portable to other systems that do not use the same pathnames. The portability can be improved by locating the full-qualified paths in a centralized, easily-modifiable location within the source code, and having the code refer to these paths.

Mitigation
Implementation

Remove or restrict all environment settings before invoking other programs. This includes the PATH environment variable, LD_LIBRARY_PATH, and other settings that identify the location of code libraries, and any application-specific search paths.

Mitigation
Implementation

Check your search path before use and remove any elements that are likely to be unsafe, such as the current working directory or a temporary files directory.

Mitigation
Implementation

Use other functions that require explicit paths. Making use of any of the other readily available functions that require explicit paths is a safe way to avoid this problem. For example, system() in C does not require a full path since the shell can take care of it, while execl() and execv() require a full path.

CAPEC-38: Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths

This pattern of attack sees an adversary load a malicious resource into a program's standard path so that when a known command is executed then the system instead executes the malicious component. The adversary can either modify the search path a program uses, like a PATH variable or classpath, or they can manipulate resources on the path to point to their malicious components. J2EE applications and other component based applications that are built from multiple binaries can have very long list of dependencies to execute. If one of these libraries and/or references is controllable by the attacker then application controls can be circumvented by the attacker.

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