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CVE-2026-62194 OpenClaw CVE debrief

OpenClaw versions 2026.5.20 before 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in plugin install commands. This vulnerability allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. The vulnerability is caused by a lack of proper authorization in the plugin install commands of OpenClaw. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths or enabled features to escalate privileges and perform unauthorized actions when the feature is reachable. Users of OpenClaw versions 2026.5.20 before 2026.6.9 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.

Vendor
OpenClaw
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 8.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-13
Original CVE updated
2026-07-13
Advisory published
2026-07-13
Advisory updated
2026-07-13

Who should care

Users of OpenClaw versions 2026.5.20 before 2026.6.9 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes updating OpenClaw to version 2026.6.9 or later, restricting access to plugin install commands, and monitoring for suspicious activity. Operators, administrators, and security teams responsible for OpenClaw deployments should review the vulnerability details and take necessary actions.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by a lack of proper authorization in the plugin install commands of OpenClaw. This allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths or enabled features to escalate privileges and perform unauthorized actions when the feature is reachable. The vulnerability affects OpenClaw versions 2026.5.20 before 2026.6.9.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.6.9 or later
  • Restrict access to plugin install commands
  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-13T22:16:50.943Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Received. The OpenClaw plugin install command vulnerability allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization, potentially leading to privilege escalation. Users should verify their OpenClaw versions and configurations to assess potential exposure.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-62194 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-62194

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-62194 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62194

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.