CVE-2026-62190: OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the flock wrapper that allo

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CVE-2026-62190 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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 an authorization bypass vulnerability in the flock wrapper that allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can leverage configured input paths to bypass durable exec approval binding and perform unauthorized operations when the affected feature is enabled.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-706, CWE-863
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

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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 · gnome-shell-extension-tiling-assistant · FIXED · 56-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-ebf66a5321

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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-2026-62190?

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

Is CVE-2026-62190 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62190 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-2026-62190 affect?

CVE-2026-62190 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the flock wrapper that allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can leverage configured input

How urgent is CVE-2026-62190?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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References

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