CVE-2026-42426: OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains an improper authorization vulnerability where the node.pair.approve method a

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-42426 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting openclaw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains an improper authorization vulnerability where the node.pair.approve method accepts operator.write scope instead of the narrower operator.pairing scope, allowing unprivileged users to approve node pairing. Attackers with operator.write permissions can bypass pairing approval restrictions to gain unauthorized access to exec-capable nodes.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: openclaw

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-28 19:37 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openclaw openclaw UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.4.8

Fixed in: 2026.4.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls openclaw

2. UPGRADE to 2026.4.8

npm install openclaw@">=2026.4.8"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-42426?

openclaw: upgrade to 2026.4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-42426 being exploited?

CVE-2026-42426 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-42426 affect?

CVE-2026-42426 affects openclaw. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains an improper authorization vulnerability where the node.pair.approve method accepts operator.write scope instead of the narrower operator.pairing scope, allowing unprivileged users to approve node pairing. A

How urgent is CVE-2026-42426?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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