Vulnerability · Published Jul 17, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-62217OpenClaw 2026.5.14-beta.1 < 2026.5.27 Authentication Bypass via exec approvals
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect authorization 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 0.4% (higher than 39% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 60.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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 (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-863 · 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-7jx6-764p-fgg9) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw 2026.5.14-beta.1 < 2026.5.27 Authentication Bypass via exec approvals third-party-advisory