GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw: CLI Remote Onboarding Persists Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.3
CWE-346
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.3) openclaw: cli remote onboarding persists vulnerability (CWE-346: Origin Validation Error) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw: cli remote onboarding persists unauthenticated discovery endpoint and exfiltrates gateway credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.28.

GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-346: Origin Validation Error
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

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

Attack Vector Adjacent (AV:A)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
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-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5

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: 2026.3.28 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.28
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-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5, 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 2026.3.28), 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-346: Origin Validation Error, where the product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. 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-3cw3-5vxw-g2h3. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the remote onboarding component that persists unauthenticated discovery endpoints without explicit trust confirmation. Attackers can spoof discovery endpoints to redirect onboarding toward malicious gateways and capture gateway credentials or traffic.

GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.28
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.28
2026.3.28

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-3cw3-5vxw-g2h3
NVD — GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41342
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-unauthenticated-discovery-endpoint-credential-exfiltration-via-remote-onboarding

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5?
GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw: CLI Remote Onboarding Persists Unauthenticated Discovery Endpoint and Exfiltrates Gateway Credentials under CWE-346: Origin Validation Error.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.28 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5?
Upgrading to 2026.3.28 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.28. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.28 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5?
GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5?
GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5 is classified under CWE-346: Origin Validation Error (The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-gv2f-q4wp-fvh5?
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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