CVE-2026-62209: OpenClaw versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass in the ClickClack agent-mod

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-62209?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-62209 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62209 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-62209 affect?

CVE-2026-62209 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). OpenClaw versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass in the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature, which could ignore the toolsAllow policy check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-tr

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-62209 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass in the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature, which could ignore the toolsAllow policy check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could perform actions that should have required a stronger authorization or policy check.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-07-17
Last modified	2026-07-21

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-07-21 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-17 02:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-21 19:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2026.5.10 and < 2026.6.5

Fixed in: 2026.6.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026.5.10

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.6.5

npm install openclaw@">=2026.6.5"

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026.5.10

npm view openclaw versions npm install openclaw@"<2026.5.10"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-62209?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-62209 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62209 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-2026-62209 affect?

CVE-2026-62209 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). OpenClaw versions 2026.5.10-beta.1 before 2026.6.5 contain an authorization bypass in the ClickClack agent-mode dispatch feature, which could ignore the toolsAllow policy check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-tr

How urgent is CVE-2026-62209?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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