GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4: OpenClaw Sandbox Browser CDP Relay Could Vulnerability

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CWE-284 CWE-1327
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4 is a HIGH sandbox browser cdp relay could vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves sandbox browser cdp relay could expose devtools protocol on 0.0.0.0. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.4.10.

GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4

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: 2026.4.10 
npm install openclaw@2026.4.10
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-525j-hqq2-66r4, 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 2026.4.10), 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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 Sandbox browser CDP relay could expose DevTools protocol on 0.0.0.0. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.10` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.10` ## Impact The sandbox browser CDP relay could bind too broadly, exposing Chrome DevTools Protocol access outside the intended local/sandbox source range. ## Technical Details The fix enforces CDP source-range restriction by default and avoids broad `0.0.0.0` exposure unless explicitly configured. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #61404. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.10`, and `openclaw@2026.4.14` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `fbf11ebdb7110632f93926d0ac7b48f04cb44d77` - PR: #61404 ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.10 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab and @qclawer for reporting this issue.

GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.4.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.4.10
2026.4.10

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/61404
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fbf11ebdb7110632f93926d0ac7b48f04cb44d77
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4?
GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Sandbox browser CDP relay could expose DevTools protocol on 0.0.0.0 under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.4.10 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4?
Upgrading to 2026.4.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.4.10. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.4.10 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4?
GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-525j-hqq2-66r4?
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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