GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq: Duplicate Advisory `OpenClaw: Session_status` Let Sandboxed Subagents Vulnerability

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CVSS 8.4
CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq is a CRITICAL (CVSS 8.4) `openclaw: session_status` let sandboxed subagents vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves `openclaw: session_status` let sandboxed subagents access parent or sibling session state. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.4
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.4

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:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq

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-hh43-q692-2xmq, 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-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 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-wcxr-59v9-rxr8. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.11 contains a session sandbox escape vulnerability in the session_status tool that allows sandboxed subagents to access parent or sibling session state. Attackers can supply arbitrary sessionKey values to read or modify session data outside their sandbox scope, including persisted model overrides.

GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≤ 2026.3.8

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-wcxr-59v9-rxr8
NVD — GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32918
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-session-sandbox-escape-via-session-status-tool

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq?
GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving `OpenClaw: session_status` let sandboxed subagents access parent or sibling session state under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq?
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-hh43-q692-2xmq?
GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq?
GHSA-hh43-q692-2xmq 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-hh43-q692-2xmq?
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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