Vulnerability · Published Mar 29, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-32987OpenClaw < 2026.3.13 - Bootstrap Setup Code Replay via Device Pairing
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in OpenClaw from OpenClaw. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 30% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 70.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | 2026.3.13 | GHSA-63f5-hhc7-cx6p |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-294 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-63f5-hhc7-cx6p) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.3.13 - Bootstrap Setup Code Replay via Device Pairing third-party-advisory