GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw: Openclaw OpenClaw Has Hook Auth Rate Vulnerability

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CWE-770
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw is a MODERATE openclaw has hook auth rate vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw has hook auth rate limiter bypass via ipv4-mapped ipv6 client key variants. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.22.

GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw

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-5847-rm3g-23mw, 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-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. 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

## Vulnerability The hook authentication throttle keyed failed attempts by raw socket `remoteAddress` text. IPv4 and IPv4-mapped IPv6 forms of the same client (for example `1.2.3.4` and `::ffff:1.2.3.4`) were treated as different clients, allowing separate rate-limit buckets. ## Impact An attacker could split failed hook-auth attempts across both address forms and effectively double the brute-force budget from 20 to 40 attempts per 60-second window. ## Affected Components - `src/gateway/server-http.ts` - `src/gateway/auth-rate-limit.ts` ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Vulnerable versions: `<= 2026.2.21-2` - Patched version (planned next release): `2026.2.22` ## Remediation Centralize and reuse canonical client-IP normalization for auth rate-limiting, and use that canonical key for hook auth throttling. ## Fix Commit(s) - `3284d2eb227e7b6536d543bcf5c3e320bc9d13c5` ## Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the planned next release (`2026.2.22`) so once npm release `2026.2.22` is published, this advisory can be published directly. OpenClaw thanks @aether-ai-agent for reporting.

GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw 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-5847-rm3g-23mw
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3284d2eb227e7b6536d543bcf5c3e320bc9d13c5
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw?
GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw has hook auth rate limiter bypass via IPv4-mapped IPv6 client key variants under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.22 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw?
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 CWE is associated with GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw?
GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-5847-rm3g-23mw?
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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