OpenClaw: Unbound bootstrap setup codes allow privilege escalation during pairing

Summary

Bootstrap setup codes were not bound to the intended device role and scopes, allowing first-use privilege escalation during pairing.

Current Maintainer Triage

• Status: open
• Normalized severity: high
• Assessment: Real first-use bootstrap privilege-escalation bug fixed and shipped in v2026.3.22+, so keep open for publication with current severity.

Affected Packages / Versions

• Package: openclaw (npm)
• Latest published npm version: 2026.3.31
• Vulnerable version range: <=2026.3.13-1
• Patched versions: >= 2026.3.22
• First stable tag containing the fix: v2026.3.22

Fix Commit(s)

• a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9 — 2026-03-22T23:57:15-07:00

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.