OpenClaw: Non-owner chat senders could issue device-pairing bootstrap codes
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-863.
Summary
### Summary The bundled device-pair plugin exposed `/pair` on normal chat command surfaces. In affected releases, authorized non-owner chat senders could issue device-pairing bootstrap codes without having owner, admin, or pairing scope. This issue does not affect unauthenticated users. The caller must already be allowed to send commands to the agent through a configured chat channel. ### Affected configurations This affects deployments where the bundled device-pair plugin is enabled and a non-owner sender is authorized to use normal chat commands, such as in a configured Telegram, Discord, or Slack agent. ### Impact A non-owner authorized sender could create a setup code and use it before expiry to enroll a device with operator/node capabilities. That device would then retain persistent credentials until removed. ### Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.5.4`. ### Mitigations Upgrade to `[email protected]` or later. Review paired devices and remove any unexpected entries. In shared chat channels, keep command access limited to users who should be allowed to manage device pairing.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
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| — | openclaw (npm) | before 2026.5.4 | 2026.5.4 | Patch available | GHSA-xr4f-mjxj-w6w5 |
- openclaw (npm) Vendor— Affected before 2026.5.4 Fixed in 2026.5.4 Patch available GHSA-xr4f-mjxj-w6w5
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-xr4f-mjxj-w6w5 openclaw (npm) Fixed in 2026.5.4 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-xr4f-mjxj-w6w5
References
Sources
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