GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v: Duplicate Advisory Exported Session HTML Could Keep Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.1
CWE-83
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v is a LOW (CVSS 6.1) exported session html could keep vulnerability (CWE-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves exported session html could keep unsafe markdown links. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v

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: Latest secure release 
npm install openclaw@Latest secure release
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-6xcg-6q43-rj2v, 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 the patched release), 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-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page, where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes "javascript:" or other uris from dangerous attributes within tags, such as onmouseover, onload, onerror, or style. 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-w9hf-3pp7-pvxv. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in exported session HTML that preserves unsafe javascript: and data: links in generated content. Attackers can execute browser-side scripts if a trusted operator opens the exported file and activates a malicious link.

GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≤ 2026.5.7

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w9hf-3pp7-pvxv
NVD — GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53841
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-cross-site-scripting-via-unsafe-markdown-links-in-exported-session-html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v?
GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Exported session HTML could keep unsafe markdown links under CWE-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v?
GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v?
GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v is classified under CWE-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes "javascript:" or other URIs from dangerous attributes within tags, such as onmouseover, onload, onerror, or style.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-6xcg-6q43-rj2v?
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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