GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2: OpenClaw Skill Workshop Apply Flow Could Vulnerability

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CVSS 5.3
CWE-807
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) skill workshop apply flow could vulnerability (CWE-807: Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves skill workshop apply flow could override pending approval. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.5.6.

GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-807: Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2

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: 2026.5.6 
npm install openclaw@2026.5.6
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-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2, 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 2026.5.6), 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-807: Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision, where the product uses a protection mechanism that relies on the existence or values of an input, but the input can be modified by an untrusted actor in a way that bypasses the protection mechanism. 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 Skill Workshop apply flow could override pending approval. In affected versions, an agent tool call reaching the affected Skill Workshop apply path could set `apply: true` despite `approvalPolicy: pending`. 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 apply a workshop change before the expected approval step. 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 `2026.5.6`. ### Mitigations review Skill Workshop changes manually and keep the tool restricted 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-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.5.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.5.6
2026.5.6

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2?
GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Skill Workshop apply flow could override pending approval under CWE-807: Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.5.6 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2?
Upgrading to 2026.5.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.5.6. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.5.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2?
GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2?
GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2 is classified under CWE-807: Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision (The product uses a protection mechanism that relies on the existence or values of an input, but the input can be modified by an untrusted actor in a way that bypasses the protection mechanism.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-cqwv-9qjx-vxw2?
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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