OpenClaw before 2026.3.13 allows bootstrap setup codes to be replayed during device pairing verification in src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts. Attackers can verify a valid bootstrap code multiple times before approval to escalate pending pairing scopes, including privilege escalation to operator.admin.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
None
No 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:*:*
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2026.3.13
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References 3
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1803d16d5cec970c54b0e1ac46b31b1cbad…
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-63f5-hhc7-cx6p
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bootstrap-setup-code-replay-via-d…
disclosure@vulncheck.com