CVE-2026-42426

HIGH

OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Authorization in node.pair.approve via operator.write Scope

Title source: cna

Description

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.

References (3)

[Vendor Advisory] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-67mf-f936-ppxf

[Patch] https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5

View Patch ZIP pw:eip

[Third Party Advisory] https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-in-node-pair-approve-via-operator-write-scope

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8

EPSS 0.0003

EPSS Percentile 9.1%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

Details

CWE

CWE-863

Status published

Products (2)

OpenClaw/OpenClaw < 2026.4.8

OpenClaw/OpenClaw 2026.4.8

Published Apr 28, 2026

Tracked Since Apr 29, 2026