GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv: Duplicate Advisory Bootstrap Token Replay Could Widen Vulnerability

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CVSS 4.2
CWE-266
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv is a LOW (CVSS 4.2) bootstrap token replay could widen vulnerability (CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves bootstrap token replay could widen pending pairing scopes. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.2
CWE Classification CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.2

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv

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-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv, 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-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment, where a product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. 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-9v8j-9c9g-w66c. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains a bootstrap token replay vulnerability allowing callers with pending token access to reuse tokens with broader requested scopes. Attackers can replay bootstrap tokens before approval to escalate pairing authority beyond intended scope limits.

GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≤ 2026.5.10-beta.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9v8j-9c9g-w66c
NVD — GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53862
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-bootstrap-token-replay-via-pending-pairing-scope-widening

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv?
GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Bootstrap token replay could widen pending pairing scopes under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv?
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-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv?
GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.2 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv?
GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv is classified under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment (A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-h9h6-pwqv-j9hv?
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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