CVE-2026-62192 in OpenClaw
Summary
by MITRE • 07/14/2026
OpenClaw versions 2026.6.6 before 2026.6.9 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in Discord guild actions that allows lower-trust callers to perform actions requiring stronger authorization checks. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths to skip cross-provider requester authorization and execute restricted operations.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2026
The OpenClaw vulnerability identified in versions 2026.6.6 through 2026.6.8 represents a critical authorization bypass flaw that fundamentally undermines the security controls governing Discord guild interactions within the platform. This weakness specifically targets the authorization mechanisms that should enforce trust-based access controls for administrative operations, creating a scenario where users with minimal privileges can escalate their capabilities and perform actions typically restricted to higher-trust entities.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of requester credentials during cross-provider authorization checks. When users attempt to execute guild-related operations through the Discord integration, the system fails to properly verify that the calling entity possesses the necessary authorization level to perform such actions. This misconfiguration creates a path where input validation is bypassed, allowing malicious actors to manipulate the authorization flow and effectively impersonate higher-privilege users within the system's trust hierarchy.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it enables attackers to execute restricted operations that could compromise entire Discord guilds and their associated data. An attacker exploiting this flaw could potentially modify guild settings, manage user permissions, delete channels, or access sensitive information that should remain protected from lower-trust entities. This represents a direct violation of the principle of least privilege and could result in significant operational disruption or data loss for affected organizations.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization within authentication mechanisms, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 related to valid accounts for lateral movement. The flaw essentially creates a backdoor pathway that bypasses normal access control enforcement, allowing unauthorized operations to proceed under the guise of legitimate user requests. Organizations implementing OpenClaw should immediately implement patch management protocols to upgrade to version 2026.6.9 or later, which contains the necessary authorization checks and input validation improvements. Additionally, security teams should conduct comprehensive audits of their Discord integration configurations to identify any other potential misconfigurations that could create similar authorization bypass opportunities, ensuring that all cross-provider authorization mechanisms properly validate requester credentials and enforce appropriate access controls for administrative operations.