Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-62218
OpenClaw 2026.1.20 before 2026.5.27 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the device.pair.approve feature that allows lower-trust callers to bypass role-management checks. Attackers can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by reaching the affected feature through configured input paths.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.005 (37.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 2026.1.20, 2026.5.27
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62218?
- CVE-2026-62218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-17.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62218?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.