CVE-2026-62202
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
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.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.7
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-17 02:18:06.430000
Last modified
2026-10-24 13:10:00.147000
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