CVE-2026-62202: OpenClaw 2026.6.1 < 2026.6.9 Privilege Escalation via Cron

Published Jul 17, 2026
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Updated

OpenClaw versions 2026.6.1 before 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in isolated cron jobs that allows lower-trust callers to regain denied execution tools. Attackers can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization by leveraging misconfigured input paths in the affected cron feature.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenClaw OpenClaw>2026.6.1<=2026.6.9
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js>=2026.6.1<2026.6.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenClaw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.6.9

Event History

Jul 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-62202?

CVE-2026-62202 has a severity rating of high, with a score of 7.7 on the CVSS scale.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-62202?

To remediate CVE-2026-62202, upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.6.9 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-62202?

CVE-2026-62202 affects systems running OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.6.9.

4

What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2026-62202?

CVE-2026-62202 is associated with privilege escalation attacks that exploit misconfigured input paths in cron jobs.

5

Can CVE-2026-62202 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2026-62202 can allow attackers to execute actions beyond their intended authorization, potentially leading to data breaches.

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