GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h: OpenClaw LINE Group Allowlist Scope Mismatch Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.1
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h is a HIGH (CVSS 7.1) line group allowlist scope mismatch vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves line group allowlist scope mismatch with dm pairing-store entries. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.26.

GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h

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: 2026.2.26 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.26
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-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h, 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 2026.2.26), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. 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 In specific LINE configurations, sender IDs approved through DM pairing could also satisfy group allowlist checks when operators expected group sender access to be scoped only to explicit group allowlists. ### Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Latest published version at triage/update time: `2026.2.25` - Affected: `<= 2026.2.25` - Patched: `>= 2026.2.26` (planned next release) ### Impact This is a group-authorization scope mismatch. DM pairing-store entries could influence group sender authorization in allowlist mode. ### Technical Details Root cause: group allowlist composition inherited pairing-store entries intended for DM approvals. Under default DM pairing policy, a DM-paired sender could match group allowlist checks. Fixes on `main`: - isolate group allowlist composition from pairing-store entries - centralize shared DM/group allowlist composition to preserve DM-only pairing behavior - add regression coverage for LINE and Mattermost policy paths ### Fix Commit(s) - `8bdda7a651c21e98faccdbbd73081e79cffe8be0` - `892a9c24b0f6118729ab5b5f5499b1a7e792dd15` (follow-up refactor hardening) ### Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to `>= 2026.2.26` so once npm `2026.2.26` is published, this advisory can be published directly without additional version-field edits. Thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.26
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.2.26
2026.2.26

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/892a9c24b0f6118729ab5b5f5499b1a7e792dd15
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/8bdda7a651c21e98faccdbbd73081e79cffe8be0
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h?
GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving LINE group allowlist scope mismatch with DM pairing-store entries under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.26 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h?
Upgrading to 2026.2.26 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.26. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.26 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h?
GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h?
GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-gp3q-wpq4-5c5h?
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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