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OpenClaw's Privilege Escalation Bug Lets Pairers Play Admin

OpenClaw privilege-escalation bug strikes again. A simple scope slip-up turns pairers into admins—without anyone noticing.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 4 min read 17 views

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Illustration of OpenClaw privilege escalation exploit chain in device pairing

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CVE-2026-33579 allows pairing users to approve admin access via scope validation failure. 𝕏
Patch to OpenClaw 2026.3.28 immediately; audit device pairing integrations. 𝕏
Echoes historical priv-esc flaws, signaling risks in rushed OSS device tools. 𝕏

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