CVE-2026-62194

OpenClaw versions 2026.5.20 before 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in plugin install commands that allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths or enabled features to escalate privileges and perform unauthorized actions when the feature is reachable.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7vrr-rp4x-4g76	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-plugin-install	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

14 Jul 2026, 18:14

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7vrr-rp4x-4g76 -~~	() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7vrr-rp4x-4g76 - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-plugin-install -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-plugin-install - Third Party Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::::::node.js::*
First Time		Openclaw Openclaw openclaw

13 Jul 2026, 22:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-07-13 22:16

Updated : 2026-07-15 05:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-62194

Mitre link : CVE-2026-62194

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-62194

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-732

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

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