CVE-2026-42426
HIGH WAF: Low
CVSS 8.8
Published: 2026-04-28
CWE-863
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.
WAF Coverage Analysis
Incorrect Authorization
Low WAF Coverage
OWASP: A01:2021 Broken Access Control
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | up to 2026.4.8 |
References
- github.com (Patch)
- github.com (Vendor Advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com (Third Party Advisory)