CVE-2026-62193 in OpenClaw
Summary
by MITRE • 07/14/2026
OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 before 2026.6.9 contain a vulnerability in the plugin install wrappers that could skip the install policy (authorization) check. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or a configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization. Impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach the affected path. The issue is fixed in 2026.6.9.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2026
This vulnerability exists within OpenClaw versions 2026.6.5 through 2026.6.8, specifically affecting the plugin installation wrapper functionality that handles authorization policies during software deployment operations. The flaw represents a critical authorization bypass issue where the system fails to properly validate caller credentials or trust levels when processing plugin installations, effectively allowing unauthorized execution of privileged actions. This weakness stems from insufficient input validation and access control checks within the installation wrapper component that should normally enforce strict policy enforcement before permitting any installation activities.
The technical implementation flaw manifests as a failure in the authorization verification mechanism that occurs during plugin installation processes, creating an attack vector where malicious or untrusted inputs can manipulate the installation flow to execute code or establish persistence beyond normal operational boundaries. This vulnerability directly relates to CWE-285 which addresses improper authorization within software systems, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1068 which covers privilege escalation through local system manipulation. The vulnerability's exploitation requires that specific features be enabled and reachable, meaning the attack surface is limited to environments where the affected installation paths are exposed to potentially untrusted inputs.
The operational impact of this vulnerability varies significantly based on the system configuration and trust model implemented by operators. When successfully exploited, attackers can execute arbitrary code or establish persistent backdoors through plugin installations that should normally require elevated privileges or specific authorization levels. The severity depends largely on whether lower-trust network entities or users can reach the vulnerable installation paths, making this particularly dangerous in environments where administrative interfaces remain exposed to untrusted networks or where input validation is insufficiently enforced. Organizations operating with default configurations or those that have not properly restricted access to plugin installation features face the highest risk of exploitation.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patch deployment to version 2026.6.9 which contains the necessary authorization policy enforcement fixes. Additional protective measures include implementing strict input validation for all plugin installation paths, reducing the attack surface by disabling unnecessary installation features, and enforcing principle of least privilege access controls around plugin management interfaces. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive audits of plugin installation processes to identify any additional unauthorized execution pathways and ensure proper segregation between trusted and untrusted system components. Network segmentation and monitoring of plugin installation activities can provide early detection capabilities for potential exploitation attempts targeting this authorization bypass vulnerability.