CVE-2026-62203: OpenClaw < 2026.6.6 Environment Variable Injection via rustup

Published Jul 17, 2026
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Updated

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 contain an environment variable filtering vulnerability in host exec that fails to properly sanitize rustup startup variables. Attackers with lower-trust caller access or configured input paths can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization level.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenClaw<2026.6.6
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js<2026.6.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenClaw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.6.6

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 risk level of CVE-2026-62203?

CVE-2026-62203 has a high severity rating of 7.7.

2

What is the nature of CVE-2026-62203?

CVE-2026-62203 is an environment variable injection vulnerability affecting OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.6.6.

3

How does CVE-2026-62203 affect system security?

CVE-2026-62203 allows attackers to execute actions beyond their intended authorization level due to improper sanitization of rustup startup variables.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-62203?

To fix CVE-2026-62203, update OpenClaw to version 2026.6.6 or later.

5

What versions of OpenClaw are vulnerable to CVE-2026-62203?

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 are vulnerable to CVE-2026-62203.

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