CVE-2026-42426
OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Authorization in node.pair.approve via operator.write Scope
Summary
OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Authorization in node.pair.approve via operator.write Scope
Original description
The description as published by the source.
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.
Source: OSV.dev (Open Source Vulnerabilities) NVD GitHub Advisory OSV
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory vulncheck.com
- patch github.com