Vulnerability · Published Apr 28, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck

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

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity incorrect authorization 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 0.3% (higher than 21% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 79.1% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
npm	openclaw	2026.4.8	GHSA-67mf-f936-ppxf

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
OpenClaw	OpenClaw	0 – before 2026.4.8

Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-67mf-f936-ppxf) vendor-advisory
Patch Commit patch
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Authorization in node.pair.approve via operator.write Scope third-party-advisory