GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4: Openclaw OpenClaw Has A Discord `allowFrom` Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.5
CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) openclaw has a discord `allowfrom` vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw has a discord `allowfrom` slug-collision authorization bypass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.22.

GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4

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: 2026.2.22 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.22
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-4cqv-h74h-93j4, 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 2026.2.22), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. 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

OpenClaw supports Discord allowlists using either user IDs or names/tags. Name/tag matching depends on slug normalization, so different user tags can collide to the same slug and unintentionally satisfy a name-based allowlist entry. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected versions: `<= 2026.2.21-2` - Patched versions: >= 2026.2.22 ## What Changed - `openclaw security audit` now warns on Discord name/tag allowlist entries (DM allowlists, guild/channel `users`, and pairing-store entries). - Runtime authorization now prefers resolved user IDs when a configured name/tag can be resolved, without rewriting config files on disk. - Name-based entries remain supported for compatibility. ## Recommendations - Prefer stable Discord user IDs for security-sensitive allowlists. - Run `openclaw security audit` and address warnings where practical. ## Fix Commit(s) - f97c45c5b5e0698b6667bb5f6badc0cac7dabd12 - 747bb581b3f2264495e1fec5a0727d9f2ca1b6f1 OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4 Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.22
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.2.22
2026.2.22

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/747bb581b3f2264495e1fec5a0727d9f2ca1b6f1
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/f97c45c5b5e0698b6667bb5f6badc0cac7dabd12
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4?
GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4 is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw has a Discord `allowFrom` slug-collision authorization bypass under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.22 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4?
Upgrading to 2026.2.22 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.22. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.22 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4?
GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4?
GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-4cqv-h74h-93j4?
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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