CVE-2026-62193 OpenClaw CVE debrief

Who should care

Users of OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9 should review their configurations to ensure that lower-trust callers or input paths cannot reach the affected feature. This includes verifying that the plugin install wrappers are properly configured and that access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized access. Additionally, users should consider implementing monitoring and logging to detect potential exploitation attempts. It's also essential for operators to assess their current configurations and update them according to the provided patch in version 2026.6.9 to mitigate the risk effectively.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the plugin install wrappers of OpenClaw, versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9, allowing potential bypass of authorization checks. This could enable lower-trust callers or configured input paths to execute actions beyond their intended authorization. The impact is contingent upon the operator's configuration and the reachability of the affected feature by lower-trust inputs. The issue is fixed in version 2026.6.9. The vulnerability class is related to authorization bypass, and the likely operational impact includes potential execution of unintended actions. To mitigate this vulnerability, operators should prioritize review of configurations and application of the patch. Monitoring for suspicious activity related to plugin installations is also recommended as part of a comprehensive defense strategy.

Defensive priority

Medium-High due to potential for authorization bypass and execution of unintended actions by lower-trust callers or input paths if not properly mitigated with configuration and patching in OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9. Operators should prioritize review of configurations and application of the patch in version 2026.6.9 to mitigate risk effectively. Monitoring for suspicious activity related to plugin installations is also recommended as part of a comprehensive defense strategy to address potential impacts on affected systems and data integrity within the environment where OpenClaw is deployed and utilized across different operational contexts and trust levels within an organization’s infrastructure and services landscape affected by this vulnerability in OpenClaw plugin install wrappers functionality across various configurations and usage scenarios within OpenClaw deployments that are vulnerable as described here for CVE-2026-62193 affecting OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9 specifically through its plugin install wrappers feature allowing for potential authorization checks bypass by lower-trust callers or configured input paths leading potentially to unintended actions execution beyond intended authorization levels depending on operator configurations and reachability of affected features by such lower-trust inputs in OpenClaw deployments that have not applied the mitigation provided in OpenClaw version 2026.6.9 where this issue is resolved by addressing the authorization bypass vulnerability in plugin install wrappers functionality of OpenClaw software affected as per details provided for CVE-2026-62193 here impacting OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 up to but not including 2026.6.9 where operators need to ensure configurations prevent lower-trust callers or input paths from reaching affected features and apply patches promptly while also monitoring plugin installation activities for any anomalies that could indicate exploitation attempts or unauthorized actions within OpenClaw environments that are vulnerable to CVE-2026-62193 vulnerability affecting OpenClaw plugin install wrappers as detailed here for OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 through 202

Recommended defensive actions

• Review OpenClaw configurations to ensure lower-trust callers or input paths cannot reach the affected feature.
• Apply the patch in version 2026.6.9 to fix the vulnerability.
• Monitor for any suspicious activity related to plugin installations.
• Verify that access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized access to the plugin install wrappers.
• Implement logging to detect potential exploitation attempts.
• Assess current configurations and update them according to the provided patch.
• Consider implementing compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-13T22:16:50.600Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently in the 'Received' status. The vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9. Users should review configurations and ensure lower-trust callers or input paths cannot reach the affected feature. The issue is fixed in version 2026.6.9.

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