Vulnerability · Published Apr 28, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2026-42432OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Command Escalation via Node Pairing Reconnect Bypass
High 7.8
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 0.1% (higher than 3% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 97.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing previously paired nodes to reconnect with exec-capable commands without the operator.admin scope requirement. Attackers can bypass re-pairing authentication to execute privileged commands on the local assistant system.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | 2026.4.8 | GHSA-5wj5-87vq-39xm |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-5wj5-87vq-39xm) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Command Escalation via Node Pairing Reconnect Bypass third-party-advisory