CVE-2026-62228

HIGH

OpenClaw < 2026.6.5 Authorization Bypass via Node Exec Approvals

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in node exec approvals that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond their intended authorization by using different gateway and node environments. Attackers can exploit mismatched environment configurations to persist or execute actions that exceed the caller's approved permissions.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-8f46-3xx3-8c9m)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8f46-3xx3-8c9m
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.6.5 Authorization Bypass via Node Exec Approvals
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-node-exec-approvals

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0025
EPSS Percentile 16.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-863
Status published
Products (3)
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.6.5
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.6.5
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.6.5
Published Jul 17, 2026
Tracked Since Jul 17, 2026