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CVE-2026-62202 OpenClaw CVE debrief
A high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions 2026.6.1 before 2026.6.9. The vulnerability is located in isolated cron jobs and allows lower-trust callers to regain denied execution tools, potentially leading to unauthorized actions. This could impact users of OpenClaw who have not updated to version 2026.6.9 or later. The vulnerability is caused by misconfigured input paths in the affected cron feature of OpenClaw.
- Vendor
- OpenClaw
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.7
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-17
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-17
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-17
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-17
Who should care
Users of OpenClaw versions 2026.6.1 before 2026.6.9 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary steps to mitigate it. This includes updating OpenClaw to version 2026.6.9 or later and reviewing and correcting cron job configurations to prevent misconfigured input paths. Security teams and operators managing OpenClaw deployments should prioritize this vulnerability due to its high severity and potential impact.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by misconfigured input paths in the affected cron feature of OpenClaw. This allows attackers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.7, indicating a high severity. The vulnerability affects OpenClaw versions 2026.6.1 before 2026.6.9. Users should review and correct cron job configurations to prevent misconfigured input paths.
Defensive priority
High
Recommended defensive actions
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.6.9 or later
- Review and correct cron job configurations to prevent misconfigured input paths
- Implement additional monitoring and logging to detect potential exploitation attempts
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
- 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
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-07-17T02:18:06.430Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently in the 'Received' status. The OpenClaw vulnerability affects versions 2026.6.1 before 2026.6.9. Limited evidence is available from the CVE and NVD records.
Official resources
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-17T02:18:06.430Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Received.