CVE-2026-32987: OpenClaw < 2026.3.13 - Bootstrap Setup Code Replay via Device Pairing

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-03-29 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-294

Description

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.

Affected products

OpenClaw: before 2026.3.13 — fixed in 2026.3.13

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.3.13. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1803d16d5cec970c54b0e1ac46b31b1cbade335c
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-63f5-hhc7-cx6p
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bootstrap-setup-code-replay-via-device-pairing

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