CVE-2026-42432: OpenClaw: Node Pairing Reconnect Command Escalation Bypasses operator.admin Scope Requirement

April 9, 2026 (updated April 28, 2026)

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
github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5wj5-87vq-39xm
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42432

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