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CVE-2026-62186

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Description

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.8 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in OpenAI-compatible HTTP model overrides that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization checks. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to bypass admin authorization policies and execute restricted operations.

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.2 (v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-13 22:16:49.607000
Last modified
2026-10-23 23:10:00.157000
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