CVE-2026-62196: OpenClaw 2026.3.22 < 2026.6.6 Authorization Bypass via WhatsApp Group IDs

Severity: high (CVSS 8.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-07-13 · updated 2026-09-05
Weakness: CWE-863

Description

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.

Affected products

OpenClaw: from 2026.3.22 before 2026.6.6 — fixed in 2026.6.6

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.6.6. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fh38-965w-f6c3
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-whatsapp-group-ids

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