Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-62198
OpenClaw versions 2026.5.28 before 2026.6.6 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in native web search that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger policy checks. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to bypass intended authorization controls and execute restricted operations.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (17.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 18th percentile — 17.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 2026.5.28, 2026.6.6
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v4f6-x5g5-2g4g (vendor-advisory, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-web-search (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62198?
- CVE-2026-62198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2026-07-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62198?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.