Vulnerability in Openclaw
CVE-2026-62222
OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contain a vulnerability in setup-mode discovery that allows loading of untrusted workspace plugins. Attackers with lower-trust caller access or control over configured input paths can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization level.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (6.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 7th percentile — 6.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.5.22
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rh6r-vvfc-86jq (vendor-advisory, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-untrusted-plugin-loading-via-setup-mode (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62222?
- CVE-2026-62222 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-07-17.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62222?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.