CVE-2026-33577

High

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an insufficient scope validation vulnerability in the node pairing approval path that allows low-privilege operators to approve nodes with broader scopes. Attackers can exploit missing callerScopes validation in node-pairing.ts to extend privileges onto paired nodes beyond their authorization level.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.1

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedMar 31, 2026

First seenMar 31, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.3.28 or later
openclaw2026.3.28 or later

Patches

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4d7cc6bb4fac68b5a5fadd1c5a23168281221f34

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-2x4x-cc5g-qmmg

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.3.28	2026.3.28
openclawnpm	v < 2026.3.28	2026.3.28

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