GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g: Openclaw OpenClaw Gateway `operator.write` Can Reach Vulnerability

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CWE-284 CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g is a HIGH openclaw gateway `operator.write` can reach vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw gateway `operator.write` can reach admin-only session reset via `chat.send` `/reset`. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.28.

GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g
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-5r8f-96gm-5j6g

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: 2026.3.28 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.28
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-5r8f-96gm-5j6g, 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 2026.3.28), 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 The `chat.send` path reused command authorization to trigger `/reset` session rotation even though direct session reset is an admin-only control-plane operation. ## Impact A write-scoped gateway caller could rotate a target session, archive the prior transcript state, and force a new session id without admin scope. ## Affected Component `src/gateway/server-methods/chat.ts, src/auto-reply/reply/session.ts` ## Fixed Versions - Affected: `<= 2026.3.24` - Patched: `>= 2026.3.28` - Latest stable `2026.3.28` contains the fix. ## Fix Fixed by commit `be00fcfccb` (`Gateway: align chat.send reset scope checks`).

GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.28
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.28
2026.3.28

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/be00fcfccba108f88dc3d4380146c6e058770b03
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
Openclaw Release RELEASE
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.28

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g?
GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw Gateway `operator.write` can reach admin-only session reset via `chat.send` `/reset` under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.28 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g?
Upgrading to 2026.3.28 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.28. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.28 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g?
GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g 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-5r8f-96gm-5j6g?
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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