CVE-2026-62221: OpenClaw 2026.5.12 < 2026.5.26 Authorization Bypass via allowFrom

Published Jul 17, 2026
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Updated

OpenClaw 2026.5.12 before 2026.5.26 contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the ClickClack allowFrom feature. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization, including running non-allowlisted commands.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenClaw OpenClaw>2026.5.12<2026.5.26
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js>=2026.5.12<2026.5.26

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenClaw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.5.26
  2. Configuration

    Disable the ClickClack allowFrom feature or ensure it is not enabled and not reachable (only trusted callers/paths) to prevent authorization bypass via allowFrom.

    OpenClaw (ClickClack) allowFrom feature authorization (allowFrom) = disable or ensure it is not enabled/reachable

Event History

Jul 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-62221?

The severity of CVE-2026-62221 is classified as low, with a score of 2.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-62221?

To fix CVE-2026-62221, upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.5.26 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-62221 affect?

CVE-2026-62221 affects OpenClaw versions before 2026.5.26, specifically relating to an authorization bypass in the allowFrom feature.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-62221?

CVE-2026-62221 is an authorization bypass vulnerability allowing unauthorized actions under certain conditions.

5

Is CVE-2026-62221 easy to exploit?

While the risk level is low, CVE-2026-62221 could potentially be exploited if the affected feature is reachable by a lower-trust caller.

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