CVE-2026-62193: OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9 contain a vulnerability in the plugin install wrappers that could s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-62193?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-62193 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62193 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-62193 affect?

CVE-2026-62193 affects openclaw. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9 contain a vulnerability in the plugin install wrappers that could skip the install policy (authorization) check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or a config

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-62193?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADE

CVE-2026-62193 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9 contain a vulnerability in the plugin install wrappers that could skip the install policy (authorization) check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or a configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization. Impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach the affected path. The issue i

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-07-13
Last modified	2026-07-15

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-07-15 · 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
2026-07-15 15:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2026.6.5 and < 2026.6.9

Fixed in: 2026.6.9

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026.6.5

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.6.9

npm install openclaw@">=2026.6.9"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026.6.5

npm view openclaw versions npm install openclaw@"<2026.6.5"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-62193?

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

Is CVE-2026-62193 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62193 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-2026-62193 affect?

CVE-2026-62193 affects openclaw. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9 contain a vulnerability in the plugin install wrappers that could skip the install policy (authorization) check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or a config

How urgent is CVE-2026-62193?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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