OpenClaw 2026.5.12 before 2026.5.26 contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the ClickClack allowFrom feature. (CVE-2026-62221)
Description
OpenClaw versions from 2026.5.12 up to but not including 2026.5.26 contain an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the ClickClack allowFrom feature. This flaw allows a lower-trust caller or configured input path to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization, including running commands not on the allowlist. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization).
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in OpenClaw's ClickClack allowFrom feature arises from incorrect authorization checks. When this feature is enabled and accessible, it permits a lower-privileged caller or input path to perform unauthorized actions, potentially executing commands outside the allowlist. This could lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized command execution within the affected versions prior to 2026.5.26.
Potential Impact
An attacker with lower trust or limited privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute or persist unauthorized commands beyond their intended scope. This could compromise system integrity by allowing actions that should be restricted. The severity is considered low based on the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or official fixes are provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and consider disabling or restricting access to the ClickClack allowFrom feature if feasible until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-g2wq-2v6h-rhvf
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-62221"]
- Database Specific Severity
- LOW
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a5a009c91ae9bcd3f7eec83
Added to database: 07/17/2026, 10:14:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 18:06:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 06:48:19 UTC
Views: 103
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