CVE-2026-62206 in OpenClaw
Summary
by MITRE • 07/17/2026
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.9 contain a missing authorization vulnerability in Discord moderation actions. In affected versions, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could perform moderation actions that should have required a stronger authorization or policy check. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach the affected path.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/17/2026
The OpenClaw software platform, specifically versions prior to 2026.6.9, contains a critical authorization flaw that undermines the security posture of Discord moderation functionalities. This vulnerability stems from insufficient access control mechanisms within the system's authorization framework, allowing unauthorized entities to execute privileged moderation operations that should require elevated trust levels or specific policy validation. The flaw manifests when lower-trust callers or configured input paths attempt to perform administrative actions typically restricted to higher-privilege users or verified system components.
This missing authorization check represents a direct violation of the principle of least privilege and can be categorized under CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization within software systems. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where Discord moderation actions such as message deletion, user banning, or channel modifications can be initiated by entities that lack proper authentication credentials or trust levels required for such operations. The technical implementation appears to rely on incomplete input validation or trust model assumptions that fail to properly verify caller identity or authorization status before executing sensitive operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability varies significantly based on the specific operator configuration and deployment architecture. When lower-trust input paths are configured to reach the affected moderation endpoints, malicious actors or compromised accounts could potentially escalate their privileges through this authorization bypass. The severity of exploitation depends on factors including whether the system allows unauthenticated access to moderation interfaces, how input validation is implemented, and what trust boundaries exist between different system components. This vulnerability creates a pathway for privilege escalation attacks that align with ATT&CK technique T1078.004, which covers valid accounts abuse through compromised credentials.
Security operators should immediately implement mitigations including enhanced input validation, strict access control enforcement, and comprehensive audit logging of all moderation actions regardless of caller trust level. The recommended solutions involve implementing robust authorization checks that verify both authentication credentials and trust levels before executing sensitive operations, establishing proper separation of concerns between different privilege tiers, and deploying monitoring systems to detect anomalous moderation activity patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, operators should review their current configurations to ensure that lower-trust input paths cannot reach privileged moderation endpoints and implement automated testing procedures to verify authorization controls remain effective after system updates or configuration changes.