Auth bypass in Openclaw
CVE-2026-62228
OpenClaw before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in node exec approvals that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond their intended authorization by using different gateway and node environments. Attackers can exploit mismatched environment configurations to persist or execute actions that exceed the caller's approved permissions.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (38.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 38th percentile — 38.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.6.5
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8f46-3xx3-8c9m (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-node-exec-approv… (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62228?
- CVE-2026-62228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-17.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62228?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.