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CVE-2026-62197: OpenClaw · Browser CDP discovery could accept blocked WebSocket URLs

Affects openclaw-cliSource GCVE Database

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High : upgrade to 2026.6.6 soon.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.5High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 2026.6.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 22 Oct 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade openclaw-cli to 2026.6.6.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Homebrewopenclaw-clipkg:brew/openclaw-cliOther threatsAffected
  • >=2026.1.29 <2026.6.6
Fixed in
  • 2026.6.6

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AI-suggested

A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should update OpenClaw CLI to version 2026.6.6 or later to remediate the issue. Since the product is not a cloud service, remediation requires applying the patch manually. No other vendor mitigation guidance is provided.

Description

OpenClaw CLI versions from 2026.1.29 up to but not including 2026.6.6 contain a policy bypass vulnerability in the browser CDP discovery feature. This flaw allows acceptance of WebSocket URLs that should be blocked by OpenClaw policies, potentially enabling attackers with lower-trust access to reach restricted network destinations. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.5. No known exploits have been reported in the wild. A patch is available to address this issue.

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