Report: CVE-2026-42426 - OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Authorization in node.pair.approve via operator.w

Report: CVE-2026-42426 - OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Improper Authorization in node.pair.approve via operator.w

CVE ID :CVE-2026-42426 Published : April 28, 2026, 7:37 p.m. | 1 hour, 2 minutes ago Description :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. Severity: 8.8 | HIGH Visit the link for more details, such as CVSS details, affected products, timeline, and more...

CVE Details

Severity
HIGH
Published
April 28, 2026