Description
OpenClaw 2026.1.20 before 2026.5.27 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the device.pair.approve feature that allows lower-trust callers to bypass role-management checks. Attackers can perform actions requiring stronger authorization by reaching the affected feature through configured input paths.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 2026.1.20 – < 2026.5.27 | 2026.5.27 |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-2133 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jul 16, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-8v95-qqcm-qp9h) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw 2026.1.20 < 2026.5.27 Authorization Bypass via device.pair.approve third-party-advisory