OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 have a policy bypass vulnerability in the browser CDP discovery feature. (CVE-2026-62197)
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 have a policy bypass vulnerability in the browser CDP discovery feature. This flaw allows acceptance of blocked WebSocket URLs, enabling attackers with lower-trust access to reach network destinations that should be blocked by OpenClaw policies. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-918 and has a moderate severity rating. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch information is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in OpenClaw prior to version 2026.6.6 involves a policy bypass in the browser CDP discovery mechanism. Specifically, the system incorrectly accepts WebSocket URLs that should be blocked according to policy, allowing attackers with limited privileges to access network destinations that are intended to be restricted. This issue is tracked as CVE-2026-62197 and is classified as CWE-918 (Server-Side Request Forgery). The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction, with a moderate overall severity.
Potential Impact
Attackers with lower-trust access can bypass OpenClaw's network access policies via the browser CDP discovery feature, potentially reaching network destinations that should be blocked. This could lead to unauthorized network access within the protected environment. There are no reports of active exploitation 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 affected browser CDP discovery feature if feasible to prevent exploitation of this policy bypass vulnerability.
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 have a policy bypass vulnerability in the browser CDP discovery feature. (CVE-2026-62197)
Description
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.6 have a policy bypass vulnerability in the browser CDP discovery feature. This flaw allows acceptance of blocked WebSocket URLs, enabling attackers with lower-trust access to reach network destinations that should be blocked by OpenClaw policies. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-918 and has a moderate severity rating. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch information is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in OpenClaw prior to version 2026.6.6 involves a policy bypass in the browser CDP discovery mechanism. Specifically, the system incorrectly accepts WebSocket URLs that should be blocked according to policy, allowing attackers with limited privileges to access network destinations that are intended to be restricted. This issue is tracked as CVE-2026-62197 and is classified as CWE-918 (Server-Side Request Forgery). The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction, with a moderate overall severity.
Potential Impact
Attackers with lower-trust access can bypass OpenClaw's network access policies via the browser CDP discovery feature, potentially reaching network destinations that should be blocked. This could lead to unauthorized network access within the protected environment. There are no reports of active exploitation 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 affected browser CDP discovery feature if feasible to prevent exploitation of this policy bypass vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-jw7v-5mp7-ghgm
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-62197"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a55ff8068715ace432f4041
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 09:21:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 09:41:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 9
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