CVE-2026-32905

High

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.4 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the bundled device-pair plugin that allows non-owner authorized chat senders to issue device-pairing bootstrap codes without proper scope validation. Attackers with chat command access can create setup codes to enroll devices with operator/node capabilities, granting persistent credentials until manual removal.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.3

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedMay 29, 2026

First seenMay 29, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-862Missing authorization

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.5.4 or later
openclaw2026.5.4 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xr4f-mjxj-w6w5

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.5.4	2026.5.4
openclawnpm	v < 2026.5.4	2026.5.4

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