Role Bypass Vulnerability in OpenClaw by OpenClaw
CVE-2026-42422

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-42422?

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.4.8 are susceptible to a role bypass vulnerability within the device.token.rotate function. This flaw allows attackers to mint tokens for unapproved roles, effectively bypassing the device role-upgrade pairing mechanism designed to safeguard role and scope approvals. As a result, unauthorized tokens can be created, leading to potential escalations in privileges and access to sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.4.8

OpenClaw 2026.4.8

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisory
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5f...
patch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-role-bypass...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Nicky (@nicky-cc)
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