CVE-2026-62225

OpenClaw versions before 2026.5.18 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in skill command dispatch that allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can bypass tool policy restrictions through configured input paths to perform unauthorized actions when the affected feature is enabled and reachable.

CVSS v3 5.4 MEDIUM

5.4^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 2.5

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mhm4-93fw-4qr2	Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-skill-command-dispatch	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

24 Oct 2026, 13:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Versiones de OpenClaw anteriores a 2026.5.18 contienen una vulnerabilidad de omisión de autorización en el despacho de comandos de habilidad que permite a llamadores de menor confianza ejecutar o persistir acciones más allá de su autorización prevista. Los atacantes pueden omitir las restricciones de política de herramientas a través de rutas de entrada configuradas para realizar acciones no autorizadas cuando la característica afectada está habilitada y es accesible.

Information

Published : 2026-07-17 02:18

Updated : 2026-10-24 13:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-62225

Mitre link : CVE-2026-62225

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-62225

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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