Incorrect authorization in OpenClaw - CVE-2026-32042
Published: April 7, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU125087
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-32042
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: OpenClaw
Affected software:
OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the operator pairing and scope assignment logic when attaching an unpaired device identity using shared gateway authentication. A remote user can present a self-signed, unpaired device identity and request elevated operator scopes to escalate privileges.
The issue can allow assignment of higher operator scopes, including operator.admin, before pairing approval.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-32042
Install security update from vendor's website.