Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-62190
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the flock wrapper that allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can leverage configured input paths to bypass durable exec approval binding and perform unauthorized operations when the affected feature is enabled.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (41.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 42nd percentile — 41.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.6.9
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3fp5-v549-9v66 (vendor-advisory, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-flock-wrapper (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62190?
- CVE-2026-62190 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62190?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.