CVE-2026-42426

Description

## Impact OpenClaw `node.pair.approve` placed in `operator.write` scope instead of `operator.pairing` allows unprivileged pairing approval. The pairing approval method accepted operator.write instead of the narrower pairing scope and admin requirement for exec-capable nodes. OpenClaw is a user-controlled local assistant. This advisory is scoped to the OpenClaw trust model and does not assume a multi-tenant service boundary. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected versions: `<= v2026.04.01` - Patched versions: `2026.4.8` ## Fix The issue was fixed on `main` and is available in the patched npm version listed above. The verified fixed tree is commit `d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5`. ## Verification The fix was re-checked against `main` before publication, including targeted regression tests for the affected security boundary. ## Credits Thanks @nicky-cc of Tencent zhuque Lab ([https://github.com/Tencent/AI-Infra-Guard](https://github.com/Tencent/AI-Infra-Guard)) for reporting.

How to fix CVE-2026-42426

To remediate CVE-2026-42426, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• —upgrade to 2026.4.8 or later

Is CVE-2026-42426 being exploited?

Low — EPSS is 0.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 2026.4.8

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