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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.20 | 2026.4.20 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.20 | 2026.4.20 | GHSA-xrq9-jm7v-g9h7 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1227 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 11, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-xrq9-jm7v-g9h7) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-in-paired-device-pairing-actions third-party-advisory