CVE-2026-62222
OpenClaw < 2026.5.22 Untrusted Plugin Loading via Setup-mode
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contain a vulnerability in setup-mode discovery that allows loading of untrusted workspace plugins. Attackers with lower-trust caller access or control over configured input paths can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization level.
INFO
Published Date :
July 17, 2026, 2:18 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 29, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
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 2026.5.22 or later.
- Remove untrusted workspace plugins.
- Review and restrict access to input paths.
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-2026-62222.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rh6r-vvfc-86jq | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-untrusted-plugin-loading-via-setup-mode | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-62222 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-62222
weaknesses.
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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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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-62222', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-62222', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-18T03:55:35.418256Z'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.5.22 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rh6r-vvfc-86jq Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-untrusted-plugin-loading-via-setup-mode Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-62222', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00'} -
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': '0', 'lessThan': '2026.5.22', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2026.5.22', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/openclaw', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contain a vulnerability in setup-mode discovery that allows loading of untrusted workspace plugins. Attackers with lower-trust caller access or control over configured input paths can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization level. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/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:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-829 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rh6r-vvfc-86jq Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-untrusted-plugin-loading-via-setup-mode