highVulnerability

GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm

### Summary Node pairing reconnection could confuse approval scope state. In affected versions, a paired or reconnecting node session could mutate pairing state in a way that changed the approval scope decision. This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed. ### Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could restore or present broader node authority than the operator intended. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. ### Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.5.27`. ### Mitigations revoke unexpected node pairings and re-pair only trusted nodes until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.

Properties

ghsa_id
GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm
summary
OpenClaw: Node pairing reconnection could confuse approval scope state
severity
high
cve_id
GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm
is_ghsa_only
true
ghsa_published
2026-07-02T16:23:41Z
source_url
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-83w9-h5wv-j9xm
ghsa_updated
2026-07-02T16:23:41Z

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VULNERABLE_TO (1)

[Software]npm/openclaw

AFFECTS (1)

[Software]npm/openclaw

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