Path Traversal in Openclaw
CVE-2026-62229
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in exec allowlist glob matching that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond intended authorization. Attackers can craft input paths that traverse the allowlist glob patterns to execute or persist unauthorized actions when the affected feature is enabled.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
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: 0.007 (53.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 53rd percentile — 53.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.007 · newest: 0.007 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Openclaw — versions 0, 2026.5.18
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-34mr-7r3m-gfg7 (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-glob-matching (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62229?
- CVE-2026-62229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openclaw, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-17.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62229?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.