CVE-2026-42426
high
CVSS v3
8.8
CVSS v2
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VIR risk
8.8
Description
OpenClaw `node.pair.approve` placed in `operator.write` scope instead of `operator.pairing` allows unprivileged pairing approval
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
92%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: disclosure@vulncheck.com — https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-67mf-f936-ppxf
Vendor advisory: disclosure@vulncheck.com — https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| openclaw | openclaw | {"endExcluding":"2026.4.8"} | 2026.4.8 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-67mf-f936-ppxf
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-in-node-pair-approve-via-operator-write-scope
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42426
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-67mf-f936-ppxf
CWEs
CWE-863
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.