CVE-2026-32987

CRITICAL

OpenClaw < 2026.3.13 - Bootstrap Setup Code Replay via Device Pairing

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.13 allows bootstrap setup codes to be replayed during device pairing verification in src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts. Attackers can verify a valid bootstrap code multiple times before approval to escalate pending pairing scopes, including privilege escalation to operator.admin.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-63f5-hhc7-cx6p)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-63f5-hhc7-cx6p
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.13 - Bootstrap Setup Code Replay via Device Pairing
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bootstrap-setup-code-replay-via-device-pairing

Scores

CVSS v3 9.8
EPSS 0.0035
EPSS Percentile 26.7%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-294
Status published
Products (3)
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.3.13
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.3.13
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.3.13
Published Mar 29, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 29, 2026