OpenClaw
CVE-2026-62193
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Network-reachable with low complexity but requires high privileges; integrity-only impact with unchanged scope matches the authorization bypass enabling unauthorized plugin installation.
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9 contain a vulnerability in the plugin install wrappers that could skip the install policy (authorization) check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or a configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization. Impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach the affected path. The issue is fixed in 2026.6.9.
AnalysisAI
Authorization bypass in OpenClaw's plugin install wrappers (versions 2026.6.5 through 2026.6.8) allows a lower-trust authenticated caller to skip the install policy check, executing or persisting plugin actions beyond their intended authorization scope. The impact is bounded by operator configuration - deployments where the plugin install feature is disabled or unreachable are not affected. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires two explicit conditions stated in the CVE description: (1) the plugin install feature must be enabled in the OpenClaw deployment, and (2) the feature must be reachable by the lower-trust caller. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) presents a somewhat nuanced picture: network reachability and low attack complexity increase accessibility, but PR:H is a significant limiting factor - the attacker must already hold high-privilege credentials, which substantially narrows the realistic attacker population to insiders, compromised accounts, or misconfigured trust boundaries. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An authenticated user with high-privilege credentials but restricted authorization in an OpenClaw deployment where the plugin install feature is enabled sends a crafted request through the vulnerable plugin install wrapper. The authorization policy check is bypassed due to the logic flaw, allowing the caller to install or persist a plugin that exceeds their intended permission level. … |
| Remediation | Upgrade to OpenClaw version 2026.6.9, which contains the vendor-released fix for the authorization bypass in the plugin install wrappers, as confirmed by the GitHub security advisory at https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wgq8-x5wm-g4rw. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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