CVE-2026-62203
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
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.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.7
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-17 02:18:06.587000
Last modified
2026-10-23 23:10:00.157000
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