OpenClaw 2026.3.22 < 2026.6.6 Authorization Bypass via WhatsApp Group IDs (CVE-2026-62196) | HOL Guard CVE

High · CVSS 8.3CVE-2026-62196

OpenClaw 2026.3.22 < 2026.6.6 Authorization Bypass via WhatsApp Group IDs

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-62196 records a High severity (CVSS 8.3) vulnerability in OpenClaw 2026.3.22 < 2026.6.6 Authorization Bypass via WhatsApp Group IDs. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps OpenClaw/OpenClaw (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Jul 13, 2026Updated Sep 5, 2026Source checked Sep 5, 2026First seen by HOL Jul 13, 2026Material review Sep 5, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: High · CVSS 8.3
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 8.3. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps OpenClaw/OpenClaw (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
OpenClaw/OpenClawgeneric	>=2026.3.22 <2026.6.6	2026.6.6

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for OpenClaw/OpenClaw.
Review the reported fix. Update OpenClaw/OpenClaw to 2026.6.6 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Jul 13, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 5, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Jul 13, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source 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.

Quoted source text, attributed separately from HOL analysis.