AI Threat Alert
CVE-2026-62208
MEDIUMOpenClaw before 2026.6.5 could forward Authorization headers during MCP SSE redirects. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization. Impact depends on the operator's...
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How severe is it?
What is the attack surface?
What should I do?
No patch available
Monitor for updates. Consider compensating controls or temporary mitigations.
Which compliance frameworks are affected?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-62208?
OpenClaw before 2026.6.5 could forward Authorization headers during MCP SSE redirects. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization. Impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach the affected path.
Is CVE-2026-62208 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2026-62208 has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.
How to fix CVE-2026-62208?
No patch is currently available. Monitor vendor advisories for updates.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-62208?
CVE-2026-62208 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).
What are the technical details?
Original Advisory
OpenClaw before 2026.6.5 could forward Authorization headers during MCP SSE redirects. When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, a lower-trust caller or configured input path could execute or persist actions beyond the caller's intended authorization. Impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach the affected path.
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-522 — Insufficiently Protected Credentials: The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
- [Architecture and Design] Use an appropriate security mechanism to protect the credentials.
- [Architecture and Design] Make appropriate use of cryptography to protect the credentials.
Source: MITRE CWE corpus.
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N