GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g: Openclaw OpenClaw's Authorization Mismatch Allowed Write-scope Vulnerability

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CWE-269 CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g is a HIGH openclaw's authorization mismatch allowed write-scope vulnerability (CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's authorization mismatch allowed write-scope agent runs to reach owner-only tools. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.1.

GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g

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: 2026.3.1 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.1
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-jr6x-2q95-fh2g, 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 2026.3.1), 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-269: Improper Privilege Management, where the product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. 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 An authorization mismatch allowed authenticated callers with `operator.write` access to invoke owner-only tool surfaces (`gateway`, `cron`) through `agent` runs in scoped-token deployments. ### Impact On affected deployments, write-scoped callers could perform control-plane actions beyond intended write scope. ### Fix Owner-only gating is now enforced consistently for owner-only tool surfaces during agent execution, and tool scope classification was tightened to remove the privilege mismatch. ### Affected and Patched Versions - Affected: `<= 2026.2.26` - Patched: `2026.3.1`

GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.1
2026.3.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g?
GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw's authorization mismatch allowed write-scope agent runs to reach owner-only tools under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.1 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g?
Upgrading to 2026.3.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g?
GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g is classified under CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management (The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-jr6x-2q95-fh2g?
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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