CVE-2026-62192 Overview
CVE-2026-62192 is an authorization bypass vulnerability affecting OpenClaw versions 2026.6.6 through versions prior to 2026.6.9. The flaw resides in Discord guild action handling, where lower-trust callers can perform actions that should require stronger authorization checks. Attackers exploit misconfigured input paths to skip cross-provider requester authorization and execute restricted operations. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization and requires only low-privilege network access. Successful exploitation allows attackers to compromise integrity and availability of the affected application without user interaction.
Critical Impact
Authenticated low-privilege attackers can bypass authorization controls to execute restricted Discord guild actions, resulting in high impact to integrity and availability.
Affected Products
- OpenClaw versions 2026.6.6 through 2026.6.8
- OpenClaw deployments running on Node.js
- Applications integrating OpenClaw for Discord guild action handling
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-07-13 - CVE-2026-62192 published to the National Vulnerability Database
- 2026-07-14 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-62192
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability stems from improper authorization enforcement in OpenClaw's Discord guild action handlers. The application accepts input paths that bypass cross-provider requester authorization checks. When a caller submits a specially crafted request, the authorization layer fails to validate whether the requester holds sufficient trust to invoke the target action.
This is a classic incorrect authorization flaw. The system authenticates the requester but does not correctly verify their permission level for the specific guild operation being invoked. Lower-trust callers can therefore invoke operations reserved for higher-privileged identities.
The issue is network-exploitable and requires only low-level authenticated access. No user interaction is needed to trigger the flaw.
Root Cause
The root cause is a missing cross-provider requester authorization check in the input path handling logic. OpenClaw fails to verify that the identity provider and permission scope of the caller match the requirements of the requested Discord guild action. This gap in authorization validation allows privilege boundaries to be crossed at the application layer.
Attack Vector
An authenticated attacker sends crafted requests to OpenClaw endpoints that handle Discord guild actions. By manipulating input parameters to route through the misconfigured code path, the attacker bypasses the intended authorization checks. The attacker can then perform restricted operations that would normally require elevated trust, altering guild state or disrupting service.
Refer to the GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-3pmr-x9g8-m55r and the VulnCheck Advisory for additional technical detail.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-62192
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected Discord guild configuration or membership changes originating from low-privilege accounts
- Application logs showing successful guild action executions by callers lacking documented elevated roles
- Anomalous request patterns targeting OpenClaw guild action endpoints from a single authenticated identity
Detection Strategies
- Review OpenClaw application logs for authorization decisions that grant restricted actions to callers with low trust levels
- Correlate authenticated session activity against expected role assignments to identify privilege mismatches
- Inspect request payloads for input paths that route to guild action handlers without cross-provider authorization
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable verbose authorization logging on OpenClaw deployments to capture requester identity and target action
- Alert on any Discord guild action executed by non-administrative accounts outside normal operational baselines
- Monitor for outbound Discord API calls that do not correspond to expected user workflows
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-62192
Immediate Actions Required
- Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.6.9 or later as documented in the vendor advisory
- Audit Discord guild logs for unauthorized actions performed since deploying versions 2026.6.6 through 2026.6.8
- Rotate credentials and session tokens for any accounts suspected of exploitation
Patch Information
The vendor has released a fixed version. Upgrade to OpenClaw 2026.6.9 or later. See the GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-3pmr-x9g8-m55r for the official patch details and remediation guidance.
Workarounds
- Restrict network access to OpenClaw Discord guild action endpoints to trusted administrative users only
- Disable or gate the affected Discord guild action features until the patched version is deployed
- Enforce additional authorization checks at an upstream proxy or API gateway to validate requester trust level
# Configuration example
npm install openclaw@2026.6.9
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