GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2: OpenClaw Gateway HTTP /sessions/:sessionKey/kill Reaches Admin Vulnerability

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CWE-863 CWE-226
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2 is a HIGH gateway http /sessions/:sessionkey/kill reaches admin vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves gateway http /sessions/:sessionkey/kill reaches admin kill path without caller scope binding. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2

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: 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-9p93-7j67-5pc2, 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 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. 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 Gateway HTTP /sessions/:sessionKey/kill Reaches Admin Kill Path Without Caller Scope Binding. ## Details The HTTP route previously treated any bearer-authenticated request as admin-eligible and could call without binding the action to requester ownership or caller-granted operator scopes. The flaw removes the bearer-token admin fallback and keeps remote session kills on the local-admin or requester-owned path only.

GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≤ 2026.3.24

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/02cf12371f9353a16455da01cc02e6c4ecfc4152
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2?
GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Gateway HTTP /sessions/:sessionKey/kill Reaches Admin Kill Path Without Caller Scope Binding under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2?
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 CWE is associated with GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2?
GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-9p93-7j67-5pc2?
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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