How severe is CVE-2026-62199?

CVE-2026-62199 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-62199 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-62199?

CVE-2026-62199 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-62199?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-62199 published?

CVE-2026-62199 was published on 2026-07-13 and last updated on 2026-07-15.

CVE-2026-62199

CVE-2026-62199 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-184.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-184
Affected product: Openclaw
Published: 2026-07-13
Last modified: 2026-07-15

Description

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 contain a flaw in host exec environment filtering that can miss interpreter startup variables. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path can supply crafted environment variables to execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-62199?: OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 contain a flaw in host exec environment filtering that can miss interpreter startup variables. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path can supply crafted environment variables to execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization.
How severe is CVE-2026-62199?: CVE-2026-62199 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-62199 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-62199?: CVE-2026-62199 affects Openclaw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-62199?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-62199 published?: CVE-2026-62199 was published on 2026-07-13 and last updated on 2026-07-15.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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