Missing Authorization in OpenClaw - #VU135901
Published: June 30, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU135901
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in device.pair.approve when handling lower-trust caller requests or configured input paths. A remote user can invoke the affected feature through a reachable lower-trust path to bypass authorization checks.
Exploitation is possible only when the affected feature is enabled and reachable.
Affected software
OpenClaw
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
OpenClaw - update to 2026.5.27