CVE-2026-32042 Details
Description
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.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in OpenClaw versions 2026.2.22 prior to 2026.2.25. This vulnerability allows 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.
Users are advised to update to OpenClaw version 2026.2.25 or later, and to require pairing for operator device-identity sessions authenticated with shared token/password auth.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 24, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | >= 2026.2.22, < 2026.2.25 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 21, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |