Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
OpenClaw versions before 2026.5.18 have an authorization bypass in exec allowlist glob matching. A lower-trust user could cause actions outside intended permissions when the affected feature is enabled. This can impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability, so exposed deployments should be reviewed and updated promptly.
Executive priority
Treat as a near-term patching priority for any OpenClaw deployment using exec allowlists. The vulnerability can let limited users bypass intended controls and perform unauthorized actions, creating material operational and security risk.
Technical view
CVE-2026-62229 is a high-severity OpenClaw authorization bypass tied to glob matching in exec allowlists. Crafted input paths can traverse intended allowlist patterns, allowing unauthorized execution or persistence. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations running OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 are potentially exposed if the exec allowlist glob matching feature is enabled. Exposure is higher where lower-trust callers can reach the affected interface over a network.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation requires low privileges, but no user interaction. The main concern is privilege boundary failure leading to unauthorized actions or persistence.
Researcher notes
The issue is mapped to CWE-22 and appears rooted in path traversal through glob-based allowlist logic. Sources identify OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 as affected. Public details are limited; avoid assuming exploit availability beyond the advisory descriptions.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade OpenClaw to 2026.5.18 or later where applicable.
- Check the GitHub advisory for vendor-specific remediation guidance.
- Disable or restrict the affected exec allowlist feature if it is not required.
- Limit lower-trust caller access to OpenClaw interfaces until remediated.
- Review allowlist patterns for overly broad glob matching assumptions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory OpenClaw deployments and confirm version numbers.
- Identify whether exec allowlist glob matching is enabled.
- Review access paths available to lower-trust callers.
- Check logs for unexpected executions or persistence-related actions.
- Confirm remediation against vendor advisory guidance.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
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7.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-34mr-7r3m-gfg7)CVE reference, VulnCheck · vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 Authorization Bypass via Glob MatchingCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
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