GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp: Duplicate Advisory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CVSS 8.4
CWE-378
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp is a MODERATE (CVSS 8.4) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-378: Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw session transcript files were created without forced user-only permissions. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.17.

GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.4
CWE Classification CWE-378: Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.4

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp

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: 2026.2.17 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.17
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-9q8j-chc7-wpgp, 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 2026.2.17), 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-378: Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions, where opening temporary files without appropriate measures or controls can leave the file, its contents and any function that it impacts vulnerable to attack. 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-vr7j-g7jv-h5mp. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.2.17 creates session transcript JSONL files with overly broad default permissions, allowing local users to read transcript contents. Attackers with local access can read transcript files to extract sensitive information including secrets from tool output.

GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.17
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.2.17
2026.2.17

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vr7j-g7jv-h5mp
NVD — GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33572
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/095d522099653367e1b76fa5bb09d4ddf7c8a57c
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-insufficient-file-permissions-in-session-transcript-files

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp?
GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw session transcript files were created without forced user-only permissions under CWE-378: Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.17 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp?
Upgrading to 2026.2.17 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.17. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.17 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp?
GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp?
GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp is classified under CWE-378: Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions (Opening temporary files without appropriate measures or controls can leave the file, its contents and any function that it impacts vulnerable to attack.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-9q8j-chc7-wpgp?
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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