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NVD description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing previously paired nodes to reconnect with exec-capable commands without the operator.admin scope requirement. Attackers can bypass re-pairing authentication to execute privileged commands on the local assistant system.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
NONE
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
NONE
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
CVE-2026-42432 Privilege Escalation in OpenClaw Before 2026.4.8 via Unauthenticated Node Reconnection https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2026-42432
Post summary
The post announces a privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-42432) in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.8 triggered by unauthenticated node reconnection, without indicating active exploitation, patches, or proof‑of‑concept details.
CVE-2026-42432 OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing previously paired nodes to reconnect with exec-capable commands without operator.admin… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-42432
Post summary
The note reports a privilege‑escalation vulnerability in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.8 where previously paired nodes can execute commands without admin privileges.
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | openclaw | openclaw | - | node.js | - |