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CVE-2026-62222

OpenClaw < 2026.5.22 Untrusted Plugin Loading via Setup-mode

Published: Jul 17, 2026Updated: Jul 20, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-829
7.8HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 98.0%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Workaround Only
Self-Check
Not available

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contain a vulnerability in setup-mode discovery that allows loading of untrusted workspace plugins. Attackers with lower-trust caller access or control over configured input paths can execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization level.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-829

Affected Products

OpenClaw
oss-projectaka crabbox, clawdbot
OpenClawLibrary
OSS Libraries / npm
and 1 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

Workaround Available
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MITRE ATT&CK

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References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rh6r-vvfc-86jq
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-untrusted-plugin-loading-via-setup-mode
vulncheck.com

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