GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm: OpenClaw Message.action Forwarding Could Send Gateway Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm is a MODERATE message.action forwarding could send gateway vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves message.action forwarding could send gateway credentials to model-supplied loopback urls. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.5.2.

GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm

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: 2026.5.2 
npm install openclaw@2026.5.2
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-grc3-2j34-p6gm, 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 2026.5.2), 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. 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 message.action forwarding could send Gateway credentials to model-supplied loopback URLs. In affected versions, model-controlled action metadata that selects a loopback Gateway URL could forward the action payload with Gateway credentials to the supplied loopback URL. 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 expose the token and action payload to a local listener chosen through the affected path. 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 `2026.5.2`. ### Mitigations restrict message action forwarding and avoid model-supplied loopback targets 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-grc3-2j34-p6gm Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.5.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.5.2
2026.5.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm?
GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving message.action forwarding could send Gateway credentials to model-supplied loopback URLs under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.5.2 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm?
Upgrading to 2026.5.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.5.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.5.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm?
GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-grc3-2j34-p6gm?
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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