CVE-2026-42426 — OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Authorization in node.pair.approve via operator.write Scope
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.pairin…
Published: 2026-04-28 · CVSS: 8.7 · CVSS 4.0
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: CVE Program · Revision 8b16575c39f1e1810c5e863010da073d2d3285e7