GHSA-xr4f-mjxj-w6w5: OpenClaw: Non-owner chat senders could issue device-pairing bootstrap codes
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.5.4 contain a vulnerability in the bundled device-pair plugin that allows authorized non-owner chat senders to issue device-pairing bootstrap codes. This enables these users to enroll devices with operator/node capabilities, which retain persistent credentials until removed. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have chat command access and does not affect unauthenticated users. The issue is fixed in version 2026.5.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The bundled device-pair plugin in OpenClaw exposed the /pair command on normal chat command surfaces. Authorized non-owner chat senders, such as users in configured Telegram, Discord, or Slack agents, could issue device-pairing bootstrap codes without needing owner, admin, or pairing scope. This allowed them to create setup codes and enroll devices with elevated operator/node privileges that persist until explicitly removed. The vulnerability affects deployments with the device-pair plugin enabled and chat command access granted to non-owner users. The first stable patched version is 2026.5.4.
Potential Impact
An authorized non-owner chat sender can create device-pairing bootstrap codes and enroll devices with operator or node capabilities. These devices maintain persistent credentials, potentially allowing unauthorized elevated access and control until the device is removed. This could lead to unauthorized device enrollment and privilege escalation within the affected environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.5.4 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. Additionally, review all paired devices and remove any unexpected or unauthorized entries. Limit chat command access in shared channels to only those users who should be authorized to manage device pairing to reduce risk.
GHSA-xr4f-mjxj-w6w5: OpenClaw: Non-owner chat senders could issue device-pairing bootstrap codes
Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.5.4 contain a vulnerability in the bundled device-pair plugin that allows authorized non-owner chat senders to issue device-pairing bootstrap codes. This enables these users to enroll devices with operator/node capabilities, which retain persistent credentials until removed. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have chat command access and does not affect unauthenticated users. The issue is fixed in version 2026.5.4.
CVSS v3.1
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The bundled device-pair plugin in OpenClaw exposed the /pair command on normal chat command surfaces. Authorized non-owner chat senders, such as users in configured Telegram, Discord, or Slack agents, could issue device-pairing bootstrap codes without needing owner, admin, or pairing scope. This allowed them to create setup codes and enroll devices with elevated operator/node privileges that persist until explicitly removed. The vulnerability affects deployments with the device-pair plugin enabled and chat command access granted to non-owner users. The first stable patched version is 2026.5.4.
Potential Impact
An authorized non-owner chat sender can create device-pairing bootstrap codes and enroll devices with operator or node capabilities. These devices maintain persistent credentials, potentially allowing unauthorized elevated access and control until the device is removed. This could lead to unauthorized device enrollment and privilege escalation within the affected environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.5.4 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. Additionally, review all paired devices and remove any unexpected or unauthorized entries. Limit chat command access in shared channels to only those users who should be authorized to manage device pairing to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-xr4f-mjxj-w6w5
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a46ecc927e9c7971943edd2
Added to database: 07/02/2026, 22:57:13 UTC
Last enriched: 07/02/2026, 23:20:04 UTC
Last updated: 07/02/2026, 23:20:04 UTC
Views: 2
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