Vulnerability · Published Jul 17, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-62222OpenClaw < 2026.5.22 Untrusted Plugin Loading via Setup-mode
High 7.8
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 0.2% (higher than 7% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 92.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contain a vulnerability in setup-mode discovery that allows loading of untrusted workspace plugins. Attackers with lower-trust caller access or control over configured input paths can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization level.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-829 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rh6r-vvfc-86jq) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.22 Untrusted Plugin Loading via Setup-mode third-party-advisory