high8.8
CVE-2026-42422
OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains a role bypass vulnerability in the device.token.rotate function that allows minting tokens for unapproved roles.
Impact
OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains a role bypass vulnerability in the device.token.rotate function that allows minting tokens for unapproved roles. Attackers can bypass device role-upgrade pairing to preserve or mint roles and scopes that had not undergone intended approval.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.8 | 2026.4.8 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openclaw | Openclaw | before 2026.4.8 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-whf9-3hcx-gq54
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-whf9-3hcx-gq54
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42422
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-role-bypass-in-device-token-rotate-function