OpenClaw up to 2026.6.8 Cron improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.6.8. This affects an unknown function of the component Cron. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-62202. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.6.8. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Cron. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-62202 since 07/13/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2026.6.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.6.9

Timelineinfo

07/13/2026 CVE reserved
07/17/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
07/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-62202 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-62202
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-379695

Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2026 02:34
Changes: 07/17/2026 02:34 (53)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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