CVE-2026-62229: OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 Authorization Bypass via Glob Matching

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.7% 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-22

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in exec allowlist glob matching that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond intended authorization. Attackers can craft input paths that traverse the allowlist glob patterns to execute or persist unauthorized actions when the affected feature is enabled.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.5.18 — fixed in 2026.5.18

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.5.18. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-34mr-7r3m-gfg7
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-glob-matching

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