Vulnerability · Published Jul 13, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-62199OpenClaw < 2026.6.6 Authentication Bypass via Environment Filtering
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in OpenClaw from OpenClaw. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 45% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 55.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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 (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-184 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-hjr6-g723-hmfm) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.6.6 Authentication Bypass via Environment Filtering third-party-advisory