CVE-2026-62218: OpenClaw 2026.1.20 < 2026.5.27 Authorization Bypass via device.pair.approve

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2026-62218?

The severity of CVE-2026-62218 is rated high, with a score of 8.7.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-62218?

To fix CVE-2026-62218, update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.27 or later.

Q: What exploit does CVE-2026-62218 represent?

CVE-2026-62218 represents an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows lower-trust callers to bypass role-management checks.

Q: Which versions of OpenClaw are affected by CVE-2026-62218?

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.20 up to 2026.5.26 are affected by CVE-2026-62218.

Q: What actions can attackers perform due to CVE-2026-62218?

Attackers can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by exploiting the vulnerability in the device.pair.approve feature.

Published Jul 17, 2026

Updated

OpenClaw 2026.1.20 before 2026.5.27 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the device.pair.approve feature that allows lower-trust callers to bypass role-management checks. Attackers can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by reaching the affected feature through configured input paths.

Affected Software

2 affected components

OpenClaw>=2026.1.20<2026.5.27

OpenClaw Openclaw Node.js>=2026.1.20<2026.5.27

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade OpenClaw to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 2026.5.27

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

What is the severity of CVE-2026-62218?

The severity of CVE-2026-62218 is rated high, with a score of 8.7.

How do I fix CVE-2026-62218?