CVE-2026-42432: OpenClaw: Node Pairing Reconnect Command Escalation Bypasses operator.admin Scope Requirement
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Node Pairing Reconnect Command Escalation Bypasses operator.admin Scope Requirement.
A previously paired node could reconnect with a broader command set, including exec-capable commands, without forcing the operator/admin re-pairing path.
OpenClaw is a user-controlled local assistant. This advisory is scoped to the OpenClaw trust model and does not assume a multi-tenant service boundary.
References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-5wj5-87vq-39xm
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5
- github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5wj5-87vq-39xm
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42432
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-escalation-via-node-pairing-reconnect-bypass
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