CVE-2026-62209: OpenClaw 2026.5.10-beta.1 < 2026.6.5 Authorization Bypass via agent-mode dispatch

Published Jul 17, 2026
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Updated

OpenClaw versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass in the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature, which could ignore the toolsAllow policy check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could perform actions that should have required a stronger authorization or policy check.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenClaw OpenClaw>2026.5.10-beta.1<2026.6.5
OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js>=2026.5.10<2026.6.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OpenClaw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2026.6.5
  2. Configuration

    Disable the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature until all affected OpenClaw versions (2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5) are upgraded to 2026.6.5, since it can bypass the toolsAllow policy check when reachable.

    OpenClaw ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature enabled = false

Event History

Jul 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-62209?

The severity of CVE-2026-62209 is high, with a score of 7.6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-62209?

To fix CVE-2026-62209, upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.6.5 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-62209 exploit?

CVE-2026-62209 exploits an authorization bypass in the agent-mode dispatch feature of OpenClaw.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-62209?

OpenClaw versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5 are affected by CVE-2026-62209.

5

What could happen if CVE-2026-62209 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2026-62209 could allow a lower-trust caller to perform unauthorized actions.

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