What is CVE-2026-62196?

CVE-2026-62196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2026-07-13.

How severe is CVE-2026-62196?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Openclaw

CVE-2026-62196

OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.6.6 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where WhatsApp group IDs can satisfy elevated sender allowlists. Attackers with lower-trust access can perform actions requiring stronger authorizati…

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.

Affected products

Openclaw — versions 2026.3.22, 2026.6.6

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

References

disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-62196?: CVE-2026-62196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2026-07-13.
How severe is CVE-2026-62196?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.