OpenClaw: Workspace dotenv MiniMax host override could redirect credentialed requests — CVE-2026-44992

Summary

## 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…

Product

npm: openclaw

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

• Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
• Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
• Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
• Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

• Read the official source
• CVE Record
• NVD

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