OpenClaw versions from 2026.6.1 up to but not including 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in isolated cron jobs. (CVE-2026-62202)
OpenClaw versions from 2026.6.1 up to but not including 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in isolated cron jobs. This flaw allows lower-trust users to regain access to execution tools that should be denied. The vulnerability arises from misconfigured input paths in the affected cron feature, enabling attackers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-62202 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in OpenClaw versions >=2026.6.1 <2026.6.9. It affects isolated cron jobs where misconfigured input paths allow lower-trust callers to regain execution tools that were supposed to be denied. This enables attackers to execute or maintain unauthorized actions beyond their intended permissions. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). No known exploits in the wild have been reported. There is no patch or official fix information provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Attackers with limited privileges can escalate their rights by exploiting misconfigured input paths in cron jobs, potentially allowing unauthorized execution or persistence of actions beyond their intended scope. This could lead to unauthorized system modifications or control escalation within affected OpenClaw environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to affected cron job configurations and audit usage to detect potential misuse.
OpenClaw versions from 2026.6.1 up to but not including 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in isolated cron jobs. (CVE-2026-62202)
Description
OpenClaw versions from 2026.6.1 up to but not including 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in isolated cron jobs. This flaw allows lower-trust users to regain access to execution tools that should be denied. The vulnerability arises from misconfigured input paths in the affected cron feature, enabling attackers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-62202 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in OpenClaw versions >=2026.6.1 <2026.6.9. It affects isolated cron jobs where misconfigured input paths allow lower-trust callers to regain execution tools that were supposed to be denied. This enables attackers to execute or maintain unauthorized actions beyond their intended permissions. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). No known exploits in the wild have been reported. There is no patch or official fix information provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Attackers with limited privileges can escalate their rights by exploiting misconfigured input paths in cron jobs, potentially allowing unauthorized execution or persistence of actions beyond their intended scope. This could lead to unauthorized system modifications or control escalation within affected OpenClaw environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to affected cron job configurations and audit usage to detect potential misuse.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-qhfj-5gcr-fpxq
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-62202"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a5a009e91ae9bcd3f7eed76
Added to database: 07/17/2026, 10:14:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 12:41:17 UTC
Last updated: 07/19/2026, 09:10:28 UTC
Views: 17
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