CVE-2026-62228
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in node exec approvals that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond their intended authorization by using different gateway and node environments. Attackers can exploit mismatched environment configurations to persist or execute actions that exceed the caller's approved permissions.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.7
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-17 02:18:10.153000
Last modified
2026-10-24 13:10:00.147000
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