CVE-2026-62186: OpenClaw < 2026.6.8 Authorization Bypass via HTTP Model Override

Severity: high (CVSS 7.6 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-07-13 · updated 2026-10-23
Weakness: CWE-862

Description

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.8 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in OpenAI-compatible HTTP model overrides that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization checks. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to bypass admin authorization policies and execute restricted operations.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.6.8 — fixed in 2026.6.8

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.6.8. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jhfx-v2j8-x3m6
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-http-model-override

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