{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/cve-2026-42432/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-42432"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":["OpenClaw"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["privilege-escalation","cve-2026-42432"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["OpenClaw"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOpenClaw, a local assistant system, is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack. CVE-2026-42432 affects versions prior to 2026.4.8. Attackers who have previously paired a node with the OpenClaw system can bypass re-pairing authentication. This allows them to reconnect with the ability to execute commands that should require \u003ccode\u003eoperator.admin\u003c/code\u003e scope. The vulnerability enables unauthorized execution of privileged commands on the local assistant system, potentially leading to full system compromise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker initially pairs a node with the OpenClaw system, establishing a legitimate connection.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe OpenClaw system is upgraded to a version prior to 2026.4.8, or remains on a vulnerable version.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker disconnects the previously paired node.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker reconnects the node to the OpenClaw system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the vulnerability, the re-pairing authentication process is bypassed.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker exploits the bypassed authentication to send commands to the OpenClaw system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe OpenClaw system processes these commands as if they were authorized by an administrator.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker executes privileged commands, gaining unauthorized control over the local assistant system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the OpenClaw system. This can lead to complete compromise of the local assistant system, potentially affecting other connected devices or systems. The vulnerability could be exploited to steal sensitive data, install malware, or disrupt critical services. The impact is high due to the potential for full system takeover.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade OpenClaw to version 2026.4.8 or later to patch CVE-2026-42432.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement network segmentation to limit the impact of compromised OpenClaw systems.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor OpenClaw logs for unusual command execution patterns after node reconnections, using a rule similar to the provided \u0026ldquo;Detect OpenClaw Unauthorized Command Execution\u0026rdquo; Sigma rule.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-28T19:37:47Z","date_published":"2026-04-28T19:37:47Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-openclaw-privesc/","summary":"OpenClaw before 2026.4.8 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows previously paired nodes to reconnect and execute privileged commands without proper authorization, potentially leading to complete system compromise.","title":"OpenClaw Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-42432)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-openclaw-privesc/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Cve-2026-42432","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}