GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q: OpenClaw Trusted Retry Endpoint Checks Could Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q is a HIGH trusted retry endpoint checks could vulnerability (CWE-1023: Incomplete Comparison with Missing Factors) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves trusted retry endpoint checks could match hostname prefixes. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.5.7.

GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-1023: Incomplete Comparison with Missing Factors
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q

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: 2026.5.7 
npm install openclaw@2026.5.7
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-77q5-rr5v-x43q, 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 2026.5.7), 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-1023: Incomplete Comparison with Missing Factors, where the product performs a comparison between entities that must consider multiple factors or characteristics of each entity, but the comparison does not include one or more of these factors. 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 Trusted retry endpoint checks could match hostname prefixes. In affected versions, a retry endpoint URL chosen by lower-trust input could pass validation by using a hostname prefix that resembled a trusted host. This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed. ### Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could send authentication material to an endpoint outside the intended trust target. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. ### Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.5.7`. ### Mitigations pin retry endpoints to exact trusted origins until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.

GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q Affected OpenClaw Versions

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

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q?
GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Trusted retry endpoint checks could match hostname prefixes under CWE-1023: Incomplete Comparison with Missing Factors.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.5.7 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q?
Upgrading to 2026.5.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.5.7. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.5.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q?
GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q is classified under CWE-1023: Incomplete Comparison with Missing Factors (The product performs a comparison between entities that must consider multiple factors or characteristics of each entity, but the comparison does not include one or more of these factors.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-77q5-rr5v-x43q?
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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