CVE-2026-62217: OpenClaw 2026.5.14-beta.1 < 2026.5.27 Authentication Bypass via exec approvals

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 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: 2026-07-17 · updated 2026-10-23
Weakness: CWE-863

Description

OpenClaw 2026.5.14-beta.1 before 2026.5.27 contain an authorization flaw in the QQBot exec approvals feature. When the feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization, allowing non-allowlisted senders to perform unauthorized operations.

Affected products

OpenClaw: from 2026.5.14 before 2026.5.27 — fixed in 2026.5.27

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.5.27. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7jx6-764p-fgg9
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-beta-1-authentication-bypass-via-exec-approvals

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