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.

INFO

Published Date :

2026-04-28T18:10:15.633Z

Last Modified :

2026-04-29T18:26:40.673Z

Source :

VulnCheck
AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-42426 vulnerability.

Vendors Products
Openclaw
  • Openclaw
REFERENCES

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information to CVE-2026-42426.

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https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5 cve-icon cve-icon
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-67mf-f936-ppxf cve-icon cve-icon
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-in-node-pair-approve-via-operator-write-scope cve-icon cve-icon
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