Auth bypass in Openclaw
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.
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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: 0.004 (37.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 37th percentile — 37.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 2026.5.20, 2026.6.9
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7vrr-rp4x-4g76 (vendor-advisory, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-plugin-install (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62194?
- CVE-2026-62194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62194?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.