OpenClaw versions 2026.2.22 prior to 2026.2.25 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing unpaired device identities to bypass operator pairing requirements and self-assign elevated operator scopes including operator.admin. Attackers with valid shared gateway authentication can present a self-signed unpaired device identity to request and obtain higher operator scopes before pairing approval is granted.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v4.0
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 1
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
|
Openclaw Openclaw
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
|
2026.2.22
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2026.2.25
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References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8d1481cb4a9d31bd617e52dc8c392c35689…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-553v-f69r-656j
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-unpaired…
disclosure@vulncheck.com