GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q: Duplicate Advisory MacOS Swift Exec Allowlist Missed Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.6
CWE-184
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.6) macos swift exec allowlist missed vulnerability (CWE-184: Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves macos swift exec allowlist missed combined posix inline flags. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.6
CWE Classification CWE-184: Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.6

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q

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-g796-jqmx-wf9q, 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-184: Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs, where the product implements a protection mechanism that relies on a list of inputs (or properties of inputs) that are not allowed by policy or otherwise require other action to neutralize before additional processing takes place, but the list is incomplete. 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-c226-q6fx-6j6c. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an allowlist bypass vulnerability in the macOS Swift exec feature that misses combined POSIX inline-command flags. Attackers can execute shell content outside the intended allowlist check by using combined flag forms, potentially allowing unauthorized command execution depending on operator configuration.

GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≤ 2026.5.5

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-c226-q6fx-6j6c
NVD — GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53861
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-combined-posix-inline-flags-on-macos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q?
GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving macOS Swift exec allowlist missed combined POSIX inline flags under CWE-184: Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q?
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-g796-jqmx-wf9q?
GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q?
GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q is classified under CWE-184: Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs (The product implements a protection mechanism that relies on a list of inputs (or properties of inputs) that are not allowed by policy or otherwise require other action to neutralize before additional processing takes place, but the list is incomplete.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-g796-jqmx-wf9q?
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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