CVE-2026-42432 HIGH

CVE-2026-42432: OpenClaw < 2026.4.8 - Command Escalation via Node Pairing Reconnect Bypass

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization
Published April 28, 2026
Last update May 26, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.3/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing previously paired nodes to reconnect with exec-capable commands without the operator.admin scope requirement. Attackers can bypass re-pairing authentication to execute privileged commands on the local assistant system.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

April 28, 2026 CVE published
May 26, 2026 Record updated