CVE-2026-62225 | OpenClaw versions before 2026.5.18 contain an authorization … | CVSS 5.4 MEDIUM

Description

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.

Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2026-62225
State: PUBLISHED
Assigner: VulnCheck
Reserved: 2026-07-13 16:40 UTC
Published: 2026-07-17 00:07 UTC
Last updated: 2026-07-17 00:07 UTC
Primary CWE: CWE-863
Incorrect Authorization
Vendor / Product: OpenClaw / OpenClaw
Sources: cve.org · NVD

Severity & Metrics

5.4 MEDIUM CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Platform	Versions
OpenClaw	OpenClaw	—	0 < 2026.5.18, 2026.5.18

Weakness (CWE)

CWE	Source	Description
CWE-863	cna	Incorrect Authorization

CVSS scores (2)

Score	Severity	Version	Source	Vector
5.4	MEDIUM	3.1	cna	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
2.3	LOW	4.0	cna	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

References (2)

GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-mhm4-93fw-4qr2) https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mhm4-93fw-4qr2
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 Authorization Bypass via Skill Command Dispatch https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-skill-command-dispatch