GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j: OpenClaw Nostr Profile Mutation Routes Allowed Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j is a MODERATE nostr profile mutation routes allowed vulnerability (CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves nostr profile mutation routes allowed operator.write config persistence. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.4.10.

GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j

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: 2026.4.10 
npm install openclaw@2026.4.10
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-f3h5-h452-vp3j, 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 2026.4.10), 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-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment, where a product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. 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 Nostr profile mutation routes allowed operator.write config persistence. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.10` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.10` ## Impact Nostr plugin HTTP profile routes could persist profile config through a path that did not require admin authority. ## Technical Details The fix requires `operator.admin` scope for Nostr profile mutation routes. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #63553. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.10`, and `openclaw@2026.4.14` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `6517c700de9bb0ee11b41ab625ef3b63d01b6083` - PR: #63553 ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.10 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @zpbrent and @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab and @qclawer for reporting this issue.

GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.4.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.4.10
2026.4.10

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/63553
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j?
GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Nostr profile mutation routes allowed operator.write config persistence under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.4.10 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j?
Upgrading to 2026.4.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.4.10. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.4.10 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j?
GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j is classified under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment (A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j?
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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