High severity · published Jul 17, 2026
CVE-2026-62229
OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 Authorization Bypass via Glob Matching
8.8
CVSS
0.7%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in exec allowlist glob matching that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond intended authorization. Attackers can craft input paths that traverse the allowlist glob patterns to execute or persist unauthorized actions when the affected feature is enabled.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.7% · higher than 54% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
OP
OpenClaw · OpenClaw
before 2026.5.18 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62229
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-62229
Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-34mr-7r3m-gfg7
Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-glob-matching
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