Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.20 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in paired-device pairing management that allows limited-scope sessions to enumerate and act on pairing requests. Attackers with paired-device access can approve or operate on unrelated pending device requests within the same gateway scope.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.4/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.20 |
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5a12f30441d5b0b151f550daa2c5c9e8db61e2e6Patch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xrq9-jm7v-g9h7Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-in-paired-device-pairing-actionsThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Apr 23, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 11, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed