---
id: CVE-2026-62222
title: >-
  OpenClaw before 2026.5.22 contain a vulnerability in setup-mode discovery that
  allows loading of untrusted workspace plugins
summary: >-
  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 …
severity: high
cvss: 7.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-829
published: '2026-07-17'
updated: '2026-07-18'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62222'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rh6r-vvfc-86jq
    label: disclosure@vulncheck.com
  - url: >-
      https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-untrusted-plugin-loading-via-setup-mode
    label: disclosure@vulncheck.com
tags:
  - nvd
epss: 0.00176
epssPercentile: 0.06324
ingestedAt: '2026-07-18T21:25:07.780Z'
---

## Overview

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.

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.