CVE-2026-32987: Critical Severity Vulnerability Disclosed
Summary
OpenClaw before 2026.3.13 allows bootstrap setup codes to be replayed during device pairing verification in src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts. Attackers can verify a valid bootstrap code multiple times before approval to escalate pending pairing scopes, including privilege escalation to operator.admin.
Threat Analysis
**Threat Overview:** OpenClaw before 2026.3.13 allows bootstrap setup codes to be replayed during device pairing verification in src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts. Attackers can verify a valid bootstrap code multiple times before approval to escalate pending pairing scopes, including privilege escalation to operator.admin.
**CVE ID:** CVE-2026-32987 **CVSS Score:** 9.8 (CRITICAL)
**Recommended Mitigations:** - Review and apply vendor security updates - Monitor for signs of exploitation - Implement network segmentation and access controls - Enable logging and monitoring for affected systems