GHSA-8x5v-5gh2-qr2j
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature. This flaw allows the toolsAllow policy check to be ignored, potentially enabling lower-trust callers or configured input paths to perform actions requiring stronger authorization. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). No patch or fix information is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-62209 describes an authorization bypass in OpenClaw's ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature in versions prior to 2026.6.5. When this feature is enabled and accessible, it may ignore the toolsAllow policy check, allowing actors with lower trust levels or certain input paths to execute actions that should require higher authorization. This vulnerability undermines the intended access control mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized operations within the affected system.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized actions by bypassing policy checks that enforce authorization levels. This may lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized access to sensitive operations within OpenClaw when the affected feature is enabled and reachable. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature if feasible or restricting access to it to trusted callers only.
GHSA-8x5v-5gh2-qr2j
Description
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature. This flaw allows the toolsAllow policy check to be ignored, potentially enabling lower-trust callers or configured input paths to perform actions requiring stronger authorization. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization). No patch or fix information is currently provided.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-62209 describes an authorization bypass in OpenClaw's ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature in versions prior to 2026.6.5. When this feature is enabled and accessible, it may ignore the toolsAllow policy check, allowing actors with lower trust levels or certain input paths to execute actions that should require higher authorization. This vulnerability undermines the intended access control mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized operations within the affected system.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized actions by bypassing policy checks that enforce authorization levels. This may lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized access to sensitive operations within OpenClaw when the affected feature is enabled and reachable. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature if feasible or restricting access to it to trusted callers only.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-8x5v-5gh2-qr2j
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-62209"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a5a009e91ae9bcd3f7eed6c
Added to database: 07/17/2026, 10:14:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/17/2026, 10:19:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 08:56:34 UTC
Views: 4
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