GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr: Duplicate Advisory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CVSS 8.0
CWE-862
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr is a HIGH (CVSS 8.0) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw: qqbot native approval buttons did not enforce configured approver identity. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.5.18.

GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.0
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.0

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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr

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: 2026.5.18 
npm install openclaw@2026.5.18
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-hx4v-668p-g2qr, 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 2026.5.18), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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-mgq6-vr84-7m2j. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in QQBot native approval buttons that fails to enforce configured approver identity. Non-approver users can click approval buttons to resolve pending exec or plugin approval requests without proper authorization.

GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.5.18
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.5.18
2026.5.18

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mgq6-vr84-7m2j
NVD — GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35630
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-qqbot-missing-approver-identity-enforcement-in-native-approval-buttons

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr?
GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw: QQBot native approval buttons did not enforce configured approver identity under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.5.18 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr?
Upgrading to 2026.5.18 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.5.18. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.5.18 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr?
GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr?
GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-hx4v-668p-g2qr?
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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