GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw Has Browser Trace/download Path Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.5
CWE-59
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) openclaw has browser trace/download path vulnerability (CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw has browser trace/download path symlink escape in temp output handling. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2

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: 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-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2, 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 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-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following'), where the product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. 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-36h3-7c54-j27r. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain a symlink traversal vulnerability in browser trace and download output path handling that allows local attackers to escape the managed temp root directory. An attacker with local access can create symlinks to route file writes outside the intended temp directory, enabling arbitrary file overwrite on the affected system.

GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

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

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-36h3-7c54-j27r
NVD — GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32054
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/496a76c03ba85e15ea715e5a583e498ae04d36e3
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-symlink-traversal-in-browser-trace-download-path-handling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2?
GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw has browser trace/download path symlink escape in temp output handling under CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following').
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2?
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 is the CVSS score of GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2?
GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2?
GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2 is classified under CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') (The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-ffr4-mrhv-vfr2?
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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