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{"analysis": {"en": {"generated_at": "2026-04-28T23:05:48.643354+00:00", "value": {"mitigation_remediation": ["Upgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.3.22 or newer, which implements proper binding of bootstrap codes to device roles and scopes.", "Restrict the initial pairing process to trusted devices and environments, ensuring that only authorized personnel can initiate first\u2011use pairing.", "Apply any additional security hardening measures recommended by OpenClaw, such as enabling network segmentation and monitoring for anomalous pairing attempts."], "summary": {"action": "Immediate Patch", "impact": "Privilege Escalation during initial device pairing"}, "threat_synthesis": {"affected_systems": "All installations of OpenClaw whose version is older than 2026.3.22 are affected. The vulnerability applies to the OpenClaw product as delivered through its Node.js implementation.", "description_and_impact": "OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.22 allow attackers to gain unauthorized privileges by exploiting unbound bootstrap setup codes. The vulnerability arises because the bootstrap codes used in the first\u2011use pairing process are not correctly associated with the intended device roles and scopes. As a result, an attacker can perform initial pairing and then obtain higher privileges or broader scopes than the role originally intended, enabling further compromise of the device or connected services.", "risk_and_exploitability": "The CVSS score of 9.1 indicates that this flaw presents a high risk for confidentiality and integrity. No EPSS score is available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting that widespread exploitation has not yet been observed. The likely attack vector is during the first\u2011use device pairing process; an adversary positioned to influence the pairing event can exploit the unbound bootstrap codes to increase their privileges."}}}}, "created": "2026-04-28T23:15:43.850614+00:00", "updated": "2026-04-28T23:15:43.850629+00:00", "vendors": []}