GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw: Same-host Trusted-proxy Deployments Could Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.7
CWE-290
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.7) openclaw: same-host trusted-proxy deployments could vulnerability (CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw: same-host trusted-proxy deployments could accept local forged identity headers. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.5.18.

GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.7
CWE Classification CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openclaw fixed: 2026.5.18 
npm install openclaw@2026.5.18
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls openclaw

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.5.18), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls openclaw command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing, where this attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. In Duplicate Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an identity header validation vulnerability allowing local same-host callers to forge trusted-proxy identity headers. Attackers with access to the proxy-facing Gateway port can supply forged identity headers to assume operator identity and potentially escalate privileges.

GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.5.18
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.5.18
2026.5.18

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj
NVD — GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53832
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33?
GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw: Same-host trusted-proxy deployments could accept local forged identity headers under CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.5.18 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33?
Upgrading to 2026.5.18 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.5.18. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.5.18 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33?
GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33?
GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33 is classified under CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing (This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-3qg8-hq7j-jj33?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls openclaw'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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