CVE-2026-62198: OpenClaw 2026.5.28 < 2026.6.6 Authorization Bypass via Web Search

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.4 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 2026-10-24
Weakness: CWE-863

Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.5.28 before 2026.6.6 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in native web search that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger policy checks. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to bypass intended authorization controls and execute restricted operations.

Affected products

OpenClaw: from 2026.5.28 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-v4f6-x5g5-2g4g
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-web-search

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