CVE-2026-62186: OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.8 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in OpenAI-compatible HTTP mode

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-62186 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.8 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in OpenAI-compatible HTTP model overrides that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization checks. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to bypass admin authorization policies and execute restricted operations.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862, CWE-863
Published	2026-07-13
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-13 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.6.8

Fixed in: 2026.6.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.6.8

npm install openclaw@">=2026.6.8"

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · sugar-calculator · FIXED · 47-14.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-38eeb9e279 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-38eeb9e279

Fedora ELN · selinux-policy · FIXED · 45.23-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-62186?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-62186 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62186 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-62186 affect?

CVE-2026-62186 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.8 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in OpenAI-compatible HTTP model overrides that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization checks. Attackers can exploit misc

How urgent is CVE-2026-62186?

Priority 33/100. High severity

Software pages

OpenAI and LLM tools vulnerabilities

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References

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