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CVE-2026-62206 OpenClaw CVE debrief
A missing authorization vulnerability was found in OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9. The vulnerability allows a lower-trust caller or configured input path to perform moderation actions that require stronger authorization or policy checks. The practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach the affected path. This issue has a CVSS score of 6 and a severity of MEDIUM.
- Vendor
- OpenClaw
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-07-17
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-17
- Advisory published
- 2026-07-17
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-17
Who should care
Operators of OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9, particularly those with lower-trust input paths or configured input paths that could reach the affected moderation actions, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk. This includes reviewing and adjusting configurations to minimize the impact of lower-trust input and monitoring for potential exploitation attempts.
Technical summary
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain a missing authorization vulnerability in Discord moderation actions. A lower-trust caller or configured input path could perform moderation actions that should have required a stronger authorization or policy check. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 6, with a severity of MEDIUM. This issue affects operators who have not updated to version 2026.6.9, and the practical impact depends on the operator's configuration.
Defensive priority
Medium priority should be given to updating OpenClaw to version 2026.6.9 or later and reviewing configurations to mitigate the risk.
Recommended defensive actions
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.6.9 or later
- Review and adjust configuration to minimize the impact of lower-trust input
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-07-17T02:18:06.887Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently in the 'Received' status. The source item URL is provided for further information. However, as a lower-trust caller or configured input path could perform moderation actions, defenders should verify the affected scope and severity with the official advisory.
Official resources
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-17T02:18:06.887Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently in the 'Received' status.