CVE-2026-33577

HIGH

OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Insufficient Scope Validation in node.pair.approve

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an insufficient scope validation vulnerability in the node pairing approval path that allows low-privilege operators to approve nodes with broader scopes. Attackers can exploit missing callerScopes validation in node-pairing.ts to extend privileges onto paired nodes beyond their authorization level.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-2x4x-cc5g-qmmg)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2x4x-cc5g-qmmg
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.28 - Insufficient Scope Validation in node.pair.approve
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-insufficient-scope-validation-in-node-pair-approve

Scores

CVSS v3 8.1
EPSS 0.0038
EPSS Percentile 29.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-863
Status published
Products (4)
npm/openclaw 0 - 2026.3.28npm
OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.3.28
openclaw/openclaw < 2026.3.28
OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.3.28
Published Mar 31, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 31, 2026