GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj: OpenClaw Node Exec Approvals Could Be Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj is a MODERATE node exec approvals could be vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves node exec approvals could be replayed across nodes. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.23.

GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj

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: 2026.2.23 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.23
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-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj, 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 2026.2.23), 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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 `exec.approval` requests for `host=node` were not explicitly bound to the target `nodeId`, so an approval intended for one node could be replayed for a different node under the same operator-controlled gateway fleet. ## Impact An operator approval for a `system.run` request could be reused across nodes if the request payload did not carry node identity through approval and execution checks. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected: `<= 2026.2.22-2` - Fixed: `2026.2.23` (released) ## Mitigation Upgrade to `2026.2.23` or later once published. ## Fix Details The fix requires and persists `nodeId` for `host=node` approval requests and rejects execution when the approving node binding does not match the invoking node. ## Fix Commit(s) - 4a3f8438e527ac371a67fe7ac68a287f0dbe6063 ## Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the released version (`2026.2.23`). This advisory now reflects released fix version `2026.2.23`. OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.23
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.2.23
2026.2.23

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/4a3f8438e527ac371a67fe7ac68a287f0dbe6063
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj?
GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Node exec approvals could be replayed across nodes under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.23 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj?
Upgrading to 2026.2.23 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.23. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.23 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj?
GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj?
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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