Improper access control in OpenClaw - #VU125272
Published: April 8, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU125272
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
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 execute commands beyond intended authorization.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the node pairing reconnect command handling when a previously paired node reconnects with a broader command set. A remote user can reconnect a previously paired node and obtain access to exec-capable commands to execute commands beyond intended authorization.
The issue affects the node re-pairing security boundary for operator/admin-scoped commands.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.