CVE-2026-62191

OpenClaw versions 2026.6.6 before 2026.6.9 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in message mutation handling that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization checks. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to skip requester authorization and execute privileged operations when the affected feature is enabled and reachable.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v7hx-r36p-f68m	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-message-mutations	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

14 Jul 2026, 18:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::::::node.js::*
References	~~() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v7hx-r36p-f68m -~~	() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-v7hx-r36p-f68m - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-message-mutations -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-message-mutations - Third Party Advisory
First Time		Openclaw Openclaw openclaw

13 Jul 2026, 22:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-07-13 22:16

Updated : 2026-07-14 18:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-62191

Mitre link : CVE-2026-62191

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-62191

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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