OpenClaw < 2026.5.19 - CraftedSignal Threat Feedhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/openclaw--2026.5.19/Trending threats, MITRE ATT&CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.Hugoenhello@craftedsignal.iohello@craftedsignal.ioFri, 17 Jul 2026 02:31:58 +0000OpenClaw Authorization Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2026-62226)https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-07-cve-2026-62226/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:31:58 +0000hello@craftedsignal.iohttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-07-cve-2026-62226/An authorization bypass vulnerability, CVE-2026-62226, affects OpenClaw versions 2026.3.28 through 2026.5.18, enabling attackers with lower-trust access to perform actions requiring stronger authorization due to improper validation of current-tab URL checks in the browser act route.CVE-2026-62226 is an authorization bypass vulnerability affecting OpenClaw versions 2026.3.28 before 2026.5.19. The flaw resides within the "browser act route" functionality, where the application fails to adequately validate "current-tab URL checks." This critical vulnerability allows attackers who already possess lower-trust access or can manipulate configured input paths to execute actions that should ordinarily require higher levels of authorization or stricter policy enforcement. While the NVD entry does not specify a particular threat actor or observed in-the-wild exploitation, the nature of the vulnerability could lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized control over application features. This is a logic flaw in the application's authorization mechanism, posing a significant risk to organizations using affected OpenClaw versions.

Attack Chain

  1. An attacker, possessing lower-trust access or user-level privileges within an OpenClaw application, identifies the application's "browser act route" endpoints.
  2. The attacker then crafts a malicious HTTP request (e.g., POST or GET) specifically targeting one of these identified "browser act route" endpoints.
  3. This crafted request includes a manipulated URL parameter or an altered input path, specifically designed to bypass the application's "current-tab URL checks."
  4. Due to the inherent vulnerability (CVE-2026-62226), the OpenClaw application processes the crafted request without correctly validating the attacker's actual authorization level against the intended action.
  5. The application erroneously grants the attacker the ability to perform actions that are typically restricted to higher-privileged users or require stronger policy adherence.
  6. The attacker successfully executes an unauthorized action within the OpenClaw application, effectively bypassing the intended security controls.

Impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-62226 can lead to unauthorized actions being performed within the OpenClaw application. Attackers with low-level privileges could escalate their access, gain administrative control, or execute functions they are not authorized to perform. This could result in data manipulation, unauthorized configuration changes, or other forms of system compromise, depending on the scope of the bypassed authorization. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.5 (High), indicating a significant security risk for affected organizations.

Recommendation

  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.19 or later immediately to patch CVE-2026-62226.
  • Review web server access logs for unusual requests to application "act routes" or suspicious URL parameter manipulation, even though specific patterns for CVE-2026-62226 are not yet defined.
  • Monitor application logs for any actions performed by lower-privileged accounts that typically require higher authorization, as detailed in the "Attack Chain" section.
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