CVE-2026-62211 in OpenClaw
Summary
by MITRE • 07/17/2026
OpenClaw versions before 2026.6.1 contain a credential redaction bypass vulnerability in the trajectory export feature that allows lower-trust callers to access data that should remain within trusted boundaries. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths or feature accessibility to expose sensitive credentials and data through the export mechanism.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/17/2026
The OpenClaw software version 2026.6.1 and earlier contains a critical credential redaction bypass vulnerability within its trajectory export functionality. This flaw represents a significant security regression that undermines the system's access control mechanisms and data protection boundaries. The vulnerability specifically affects the trajectory export feature where sensitive credentials and data are improperly handled during the export process, allowing unauthorized access to information that should remain restricted to trusted entities only.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and insufficient credential sanitization within the export pathway. When users attempt to export trajectory data, the system fails to properly redact or filter sensitive information before generating the output files. This misconfiguration allows attackers to manipulate input paths or exploit feature accessibility controls to bypass intended access restrictions. The flaw operates at the intersection of improper input handling and weak access control enforcement, creating a path for privilege escalation through legitimate export functionality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it provides attackers with potential access to credential information that could enable further compromise of the system. Attackers can leverage misconfigured input paths or feature accessibility settings to manipulate the export mechanism and extract sensitive data that should remain within trusted boundaries. This vulnerability particularly affects environments where OpenClaw serves as a critical component in automated systems or industrial control processes, where credential exposure could lead to unauthorized access to operational controls or sensitive process data.
Security practitioners should implement immediate mitigations including input validation controls, enhanced credential redaction mechanisms, and strict access control enforcement within the trajectory export feature. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200 (Information Exposure) and CWE-532 (Information Exposure Through Log Data) categories, while also mapping to ATT&CK technique T1078 (Valid Accounts) and T1566 (Phishing). Organizations should enforce principle of least privilege for export functionality, implement comprehensive input sanitization, and establish monitoring controls to detect unauthorized export activities. Regular security assessments of export mechanisms and credential handling processes are essential to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in future versions.
The vulnerability demonstrates a critical failure in the system's defense-in-depth strategy, where perimeter controls are bypassed through legitimate application features. This represents a sophisticated attack vector that requires careful consideration of both the application's access control model and its data sanitization practices. The flaw underscores the importance of comprehensive security testing including penetration testing of export functionality and credential handling mechanisms to identify potential bypass scenarios before they can be exploited by threat actors.