CVE-2026-62218
OpenClaw 2026.1.20 < 2026.5.27 Authorization Bypass via device.pair.approve
Description
OpenClaw 2026.1.20 before 2026.5.27 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the device.pair.approve feature that allows lower-trust callers to bypass role-management checks. Attackers can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by reaching the affected feature through configured input paths.
INFO
Published Date :
July 17, 2026, 2:18 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2026, 7:58 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.27 or later.
- Review and reinforce role-management checks.
- Monitor input paths for unauthorized access attempts.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-62218 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-62218.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8v95-qqcm-qp9h | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-device-pair-approve | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE-2026-62218 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions from (including) 2026.1.20 up to (excluding) 2026.5.27 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8v95-qqcm-qp9h Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-device-pair-approve Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-62218', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-17T14:15:35.248777Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-62218', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-62218', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-17T14:15:35.248777Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw', 'vendor': 'OpenClaw', 'product': 'OpenClaw', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.1.20', 'lessThan': '2026.5.27', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2026.5.27', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/openclaw', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description OpenClaw 2026.1.20 before 2026.5.27 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the device.pair.approve feature that allows lower-trust callers to bypass role-management checks. Attackers can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by reaching the affected feature through configured input paths. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8v95-qqcm-qp9h Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-device-pair-approve