CVE-2026-62203

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified

CVE-2026-62203 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0
7.7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.29%

21.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenclawOpenclaw< 2026.6.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-62203?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-62203?
CVE-2026-62203 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-62203?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST