OpenClaw up to 2026.5.17 Glob Matching authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in OpenClaw up to 2026.5.17. Affected is an unknown function of the component Glob Matching. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-62229. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in OpenClaw up to 2026.5.17. This affects an unknown code of the component Glob Matching. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-639. The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in exec allowlist glob matching that allows lower-trust callers to execute actions beyond intended authorization. Attackers can craft input paths that traverse the allowlist glob patterns to execute or persist unauthorized actions when the affected feature is enabled.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-62229 since 07/13/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.5.18 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-45117). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-639 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: OpenClaw 2026.5.18

Timelineinfo

07/13/2026 CVE reserved
07/17/2026 +4 days Advisory disclosed
07/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-62229 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-62229
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-379719
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2026 03:21
Updated: 07/17/2026 06:58
Changes: 07/17/2026 03:21 (53), 07/17/2026 06:58 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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