CVE-2026-62226: OpenClaw 2026.3.28 < 2026.5.19 Authorization Bypass via Browser Act Route

Severity: high (CVSS 8.5 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: 2026-07-17 · updated 2026-10-24
Weakness: CWE-918

Description

OpenClaw 2026.3.28 before 2026.5.19 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the browser act route that fails to properly validate current-tab URL checks. Attackers with lower-trust access or configured input paths can perform actions requiring stronger authorization or policy checks.

Affected products

OpenClaw: from 2026.3.28 before 2026.5.19 — fixed in 2026.5.19

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.5.19. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-x863-pqjw-hmgf
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-browser-act-route

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