CVE-2026-62196: OpenClaw 2026.3.22 < 2026.6.6 Authorization Bypass via WhatsApp Group IDs

Q: What is the risk and severity of CVE-2026-62196?

CVE-2026-62196 has a risk score of 69 and a severity rating of high at 8.3.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-62196?

CVE-2026-62196 is an authorization bypass vulnerability affecting OpenClaw.

Q: How can CVE-2026-62196 be exploited?

CVE-2026-62196 can be exploited by attackers using lower-trust access to perform actions requiring stronger authorization through WhatsApp group ID validation.

Q: What versions of OpenClaw are affected by CVE-2026-62196?

OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 and earlier are affected by CVE-2026-62196.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-62196?

To mitigate CVE-2026-62196, upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.6.6 or later.

Published Jul 13, 2026

Updated

OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.6.6 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where WhatsApp group IDs can satisfy elevated sender allowlists. Attackers with lower-trust access can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by leveraging group ID validation in the affected feature.

Affected Software

2 affected components

OpenClaw OpenClaw<2026.6.6

OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js>=2026.3.22<2026.6.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade OpenClaw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 2026.6.6

Event History

Jul 13, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:30 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:30 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·10:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the risk and severity of CVE-2026-62196?

CVE-2026-62196 has a risk score of 69 and a severity rating of high at 8.3.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-62196?