GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw: WebSocket Shared-auth Connections Could Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.3
CWE-78
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) openclaw: websocket shared-auth connections could vulnerability (CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw: websocket shared-auth connections could self-declare elevated scopes. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.12.

GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory 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: 2026.3.12 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.12
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-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls openclaw

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2026.3.12), 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-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an os command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended os command when it is sent to a downstream component. In Duplicate Advisory, 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

### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-7fcc-cw49-xm78. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.19 contain a command injection vulnerability in the Lobster extension tool execution that uses Windows shell fallback with shell: true after spawn failures. Attackers can inject shell metacharacters in command arguments to execute arbitrary commands when subprocess launch fails with EINVAL or ENOENT errors.

GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.12
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.12
2026.3.12

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7fcc-cw49-xm78
NVD — GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32000
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ba7be018da354ea9f803ed356d20464df0437916
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-command-injection-via-windows-shell-fallback-in-lobster-tool-execution

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq?
GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw: WebSocket shared-auth connections could self-declare elevated scopes under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection').
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.12 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq?
Upgrading to 2026.3.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.12. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.12 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq?
GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq?
GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq is classified under CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-5rp4-cwgh-gvwq?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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