GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf: Openclaw Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf is a HIGH remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's mutating internal acp chat commands missed operator.admin scope enforcement. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.22.

GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openclaw 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: 2026.3.22 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.22
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-3w6x-gv34-mqpf, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openclaw in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.3.22), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Openclaw, 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

## Summary Mutating internal ACP chat commands missed the operator.admin gate that should separate read-only and mutating control-plane actions. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected: < 2026.3.22 - Fixed: >= 2026.3.22 - Latest released tag checked: `v2026.3.23-2` (`630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87`) - Latest published npm version checked: `2026.3.23-2` ## Fix Commit(s) - `229426a257e49694a59fa4e3895861d02a4d767f` ## Release Status The fix shipped in `v2026.3.22` and remains present in `v2026.3.23` and `v2026.3.23-2`. ## Code-Level Confirmation - src/auto-reply/reply/commands-acp.ts now requires operator.admin for mutating internal ACP actions. - src/auto-reply/reply/commands-acp.test.ts ships regression coverage for non-admin denial and admin success cases. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.22
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.22
2026.3.22

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/229426a257e49694a59fa4e3895861d02a4d767f
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf?
GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw's mutating internal ACP chat commands missed operator.admin scope enforcement under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.22 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf?
Upgrading to 2026.3.22 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.22. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.22 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf?
GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-3w6x-gv34-mqpf?
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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