CVE-2026-62202: OpenClaw versions 2026.6.1 before 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in isolated cron jobs

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-62202?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-62202 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62202 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-2026-62202 affect?

CVE-2026-62202 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 a

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-62202 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 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.

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 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-07-17
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

2026-07-17 02:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2026.6.1 and < 2026.6.9

Fixed in: 2026.6.9

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026.6.1

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 2026.6.1

npm view openclaw versions npm install openclaw@"<2026.6.1"

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.

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-2026-62202?

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

Is CVE-2026-62202 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62202 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-2026-62202 affect?

CVE-2026-62202 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 a

How urgent is CVE-2026-62202?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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