OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an insufficient scope validation vulnerability in the node pairing approval path that allows low-privilege operators to approve nodes with broader scopes. Attackers can exploit missing callerScopes validation in node-pairing.ts to extend privileges onto paired nodes beyond their authorization level.
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an insufficient scope validation vulnerability in the node pairing approval path that allows low-privilege operators to approve nodes with broader scopes. Attackers can exploit missing callerScopes validation in node-pairing.ts to extend privileges onto paired nodes beyond their authorization level.
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an insufficient scope validation vulnerability in the node pairing approval path that allows low-privilege operators to approve nodes with broader scopes. Attackers can exploit missing callerScopes validation in node-pairing.ts to extend privileges onto paired nodes beyond their authorization level.
## Summary
The node pairing approval path did not consistently enforce that the approving caller already held every scope requested by the node.
## Impact
A lower-privileged operator could approve a pending node request for broader scopes and extend privileges onto the paired node.
## Affected Component
`src/infra/node-pairing.ts, src/gateway/server-methods/nodes.ts`
## Fixed Versions
- Affected: `<= 2026.3.24`
- Patched: `>= 2026.3.28`
- Latest stable `2026.3.28` contains the fix.
## Fix
Fixed by commit `4d7cc6bb4f` (`gateway: restrict node pairing approvals`).
OpenClaw thanks @AntAISecurityLab for reporting.
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datePublished: Mar 31, 2026, 2:10:31 PM
dateUpdated: Sep 24, 2026, 2:17:22 PM
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WID-SEC-W-2026-0930: OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen
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Source analysis status: Analyzed
Weakness classifications: CWE-863
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published: 2026-03-31T15:16:14.530
lastModified: 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143
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cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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