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Advisory details: github_osv / GHSA-553v-f69r-656j
Advisory ID github_osv/GHSA-553v-f69r-656j
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Summary OpenClaw unpaired device identity can bypass operator pairing and self-assign operator scopes with shared auth ### Summary A client using shared gateway auth could attach an unpaired device identity and request elevated operator scopes (including `operator.admin`) before pairing approval, enabling privilege escalation. ### Impact Attackers with valid shared gateway auth could self-assign higher operator scopes by presenting a self-signed, unpaired device identity. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected: `>= 2026.2.22 <= 2026.2.24` - Latest published npm at triage time: `2026.2.24` - Planned patched release: `2026.2.25` ### Remediation Require pairing for operator device-identity sessions authenticated with shared token/password auth (except existing control-ui trusted-proxy/control-ui bypass policy paths). ### Fix Commit(s) - `8d1481cb4a9d31bd617e52dc8c392c35689d9dea` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the release (`>= 2026.2.25`). Advisory published with npm release `2026.2.25`. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
Status Published
Exploitability 0.5
Weighted Severity 4.8
Risk 2.4
Affected and Fixed Packages Package Details
Introduced and Fixed Package Commit Patches Package Commit Patches Details
Weaknesses (1)
CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
System Score Found at
cvssv4 5.3 https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-553v-f69r-656j/GHSA-553v-f69r-656j.json
generic_textual MODERATE
Reference id Reference type URL
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
8d1481cb4a9d31bd617e52dc8c392c35689d9dea Other https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8d1481cb4a9d31bd617e52dc8c392c35689d9dea
GHSA-553v-f69r-656j Advisory https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-553v-f69r-656j
No exploits are available.

No EPSS data available for this advisory.

Patch URL
There are no known patches.
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N Found at https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2026/03/GHSA-553v-f69r-656j/GHSA-553v-f69r-656j.json
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