GHSA-553v-f69r-656j: Openclaw OpenClaw Unpaired Device Identity Can Vulnerability

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CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-553v-f69r-656j is a MODERATE openclaw unpaired device identity can vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw unpaired device identity can bypass operator pairing and self-assign operator scopes with shared auth. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.25.

GHSA-553v-f69r-656j at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-553v-f69r-656j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-553v-f69r-656j

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: 2026.2.25 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.25
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-553v-f69r-656j, 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 2026.2.25), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. 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 A client using shared gateway auth could attach an unpaired device identity and request elevated operator scopes (including `operator.admin`) before pairing approval, enabling privilege escalation. ### Impact Attackers with valid shared gateway auth could self-assign higher operator scopes by presenting a self-signed, unpaired device identity. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected: `>= 2026.2.22 <= 2026.2.24` - Latest published npm at triage time: `2026.2.24` - Planned patched release: `2026.2.25` ### Remediation Require pairing for operator device-identity sessions authenticated with shared token/password auth (except existing control-ui trusted-proxy/control-ui bypass policy paths). ### Fix Commit(s) - `8d1481cb4a9d31bd617e52dc8c392c35689d9dea` ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the release (`>= 2026.2.25`). Advisory published with npm release `2026.2.25`. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

GHSA-553v-f69r-656j Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.25
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≥ 2026.2.22
< 2026.2.25
2026.2.25

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-553v-f69r-656j
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8d1481cb4a9d31bd617e52dc8c392c35689d9dea
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-553v-f69r-656j?
GHSA-553v-f69r-656j is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw unpaired device identity can bypass operator pairing and self-assign operator scopes with shared auth under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.25 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-553v-f69r-656j?
Upgrading to 2026.2.25 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.25. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.25 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-553v-f69r-656j?
GHSA-553v-f69r-656j is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-553v-f69r-656j?
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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