CVE-2026-42426 OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Authorization in node.pair.approve via operator.write Scope

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 pairi...

Improper Privilege Management

Overview openclaw is a 🦞 OpenClaw — Personal AI Assistant Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management via the node.pair.approve function being assigned to the broader operator.write scope instead of the intended operator.pairing scope. An attacker can gain...

Incorrect Authorization

Overview openclaw is a 🦞 OpenClaw — Personal AI Assistant Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Incorrect Authorization via insufficient validation in the node.pair.approve process. An attacker can gain unauthorized access to paired nodes with elevated privileges by exploiting missi...