CVE-2026-62189: OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain a symlink following vulnerability in the mirror sync feature that al

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-62189 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain a symlink following vulnerability in the mirror sync feature that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization. Attackers can exploit remote symlink parents to bypass policy checks and authorization boundaries when the feature is enabled and reachable.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59, CWE-367
Published	2026-07-13
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-13 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.6.9

Fixed in: 2026.6.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.6.9

npm install openclaw@">=2026.6.9"

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · sugar-clock · FIXED · 22.1-17.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-57948849df · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-57948849df

Fedora ELN · selinux-policy · FIXED · 45.23-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-62189?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-62189 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62189 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-62189 affect?

CVE-2026-62189 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain a symlink following vulnerability in the mirror sync feature that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization. Attackers can exploit remote symlink parents to bypa

How urgent is CVE-2026-62189?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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