CVE-2026-62196 — HIGH (8.3)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-62196?

CVE-2026-62196 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-62196?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.

Vulnerability Description

OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.6.6 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where WhatsApp group IDs can satisfy elevated sender allowlists. Attackers with lower-trust access can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by leveraging group ID validation in the affected feature.

CVSS Score

8.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	>= 2026.3.22, < 2026.6.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-fh38-965w-f6c3MitigationVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-via-whatsapp-Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-62196?

CVE-2026-62196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). OpenClaw versions 2026.3.22 before 2026.6.6 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where WhatsApp group IDs can satisfy elevated sender allowlists. Attackers with lower-trust access can perform...

How severe is CVE-2026-62196?

CVE-2026-62196 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-62196?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.