CVE-2026-62196

OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.6.6 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where WhatsApp group IDs can satisfy elevated sender allowlists. Attackers with lower-trust access can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by leveraging group ID validation in the affected feature.

CVSS v3 8.3 HIGH

8.3^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.5

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fh38-965w-f6c3	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-whatsapp-group-ids	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

14 Jul 2026, 17:47

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
References	~~() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fh38-965w-f6c3 -~~	() https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fh38-965w-f6c3 - Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
References	~~() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-whatsapp-group-ids -~~	() https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-whatsapp-group-ids - Third Party Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::::::node.js::*
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 : 2026-07-15 19:18

NVD link : CVE-2026-62196

Mitre link : CVE-2026-62196

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-62196

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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