Vulnerability Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the /pair approve command path that fails to forward caller scopes into the core approval check. A caller with pairing privileges but without admin privileges can approve pending device requests asking for broader scopes including admin access by exploiting the missing scope validation in extensions/device-pair/index.ts and src/infra/device-pairing.ts.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | < 2026.3.28 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e403decb6e20091b5402780a7ccd2085f98aPatch
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-hc5h-pmr3-3497Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-missing-cThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-33579?
CVE-2026-33579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the /pair approve command path that fails to forward caller scopes into the core approval check. A caller with pairing privil...
How severe is CVE-2026-33579?
CVE-2026-33579 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-33579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.