Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-62221
OpenClaw 2026.5.12 before 2026.5.26 contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the ClickClack allowFrom feature. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization, including running non-allowlisted commands.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.002 (15.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 2026.5.12, 2026.5.26
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-2026-62221?
- CVE-2026-62221 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-07-17.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62221?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.