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CVE-2026-62209 OpenClaw CVE debrief

A vulnerability was found in OpenClaw versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5. The ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature contains an authorization bypass, potentially allowing a lower-trust caller or configured input path to perform actions requiring stronger authorization or policy checks. This issue has a high CVSS score of 7.6, indicating a high severity vulnerability. Users of OpenClaw should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it, especially those using the affected versions.

Vendor
OpenClaw
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 7.6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-17
Original CVE updated
2026-07-21
Advisory published
2026-07-17
Advisory updated
2026-07-21

Who should care

Users of OpenClaw versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 through 2026.6.4 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. This includes reviewing and adjusting the toolsAllow policy check configurations and monitoring for any suspicious activity related to the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature. Security teams and operators using OpenClaw should prioritize updating to version 2026.6.5 or later.

Technical summary

The ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature in OpenClaw versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5 has an authorization bypass. This could allow a lower-trust caller or configured input path to perform actions that should require stronger authorization or policy checks, specifically ignoring the toolsAllow policy check. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.6, indicating high severity. Users should review their configurations and update to version 2026.6.5 or later.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to updating OpenClaw to version 2026.6.5 or later, as this vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.6. Additionally, reviewing and adjusting the toolsAllow policy check configurations and monitoring for suspicious activity related to the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature are crucial.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.6.5 or later
  • Review and adjust the toolsAllow policy check configurations
  • Monitor for any suspicious activity related to the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
  • 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

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-17T02:18:07.327Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently in the 'Received' status. The OpenClaw security advisory indicates that versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5 are affected. Users should verify their deployments and review the official advisory for specific guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-62209 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-62209

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-62209 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62209

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.