CVE-2026-62197: OpenClaw · Browser CDP discovery could accept blocked WebSocket URLs
Affects openclaw-cliSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High : upgrade to 2026.6.6 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- 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:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewopenclaw-clipkg:brew/openclaw-cliOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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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.