CVE-2026-42426
OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Authorization in node.pair.approve via operator.write Scope
CVSS Score
8.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains an improper authorization vulnerability where the node.pair.approve method accepts operator.write scope instead of the narrower operator.pairing scope, allowing unprivileged users to approve node pairing. Attackers with operator.write permissions can bypass pairing approval restrictions to gain unauthorized access to exec-capable nodes.
| CWE | CWE-863 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | Apr 28, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.4.8
References
github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-67mf-f936-ppxf github.com: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-in-node-pair-approve-via-operator-write-scope
Credits
🔍 Nicky (@nicky-cc)