CVE-2026-62199: OpenClaw < 2026.6.6 Authentication Bypass via Environment Filtering

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.5% 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-184

Description

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 contain a flaw in host exec environment filtering that can miss interpreter startup variables. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path can supply crafted environment variables to execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization.

Affected products

OpenClaw: 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-hjr6-g723-hmfm
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-bypass-via-environment-filtering

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