Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.27 contains a state mutation vulnerability in node pairing reconnection that allows paired nodes to confuse approval scope decisions. Attackers can exploit reconnection logic to restore or present broader node authority than intended, potentially bypassing approval restrictions.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.5.27 | 2026.5.27 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.5.27 | 2026.5.27 | GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-1738 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jun 16, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.27 - Node Pairing State Mutation via Reconnection third-party-advisory