VDB-379698 · CVE-2026-62203 · GCVE-0-2026-62203

OpenClaw up to 2026.6.5 Host Exec improper authorization

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9.5	$0-$5k	2.16+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.6.5 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Host Exec. The manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-62203. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw up to 2026.6.5. It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown code of the component Host Exec. 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. CVE summarizes:

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 contain an environment variable filtering vulnerability in host exec that fails to properly sanitize rustup startup variables. Attackers with lower-trust caller access or configured input paths can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization level.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-62203 since 07/13/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/17/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2026.6.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Artificial Intelligence Software

Name

OpenClaw

Version

Website

Product: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.6.6

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-2026-62203 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-62203
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-379698

Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2026 02:37
Changes: 07/17/2026 02:37 (53)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103