GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw: Gateway Plugin Subagent Fallback Vulnerability

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CVSS 8.1
CWE-863 CWE-648
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp is a MODERATE (CVSS 8.1) openclaw: gateway plugin subagent fallback vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw: gateway plugin subagent fallback `deletesession` uses synthetic `operator.admin`. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp

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-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp, 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-h4jx-hjr3-fhgc. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.25 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the gateway plugin subagent fallback deleteSession function that uses a synthetic operator.admin runtime scope. Attackers can exploit this by triggering session deletion without a request-scoped client to execute privileged operations with unintended administrative scope.

GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≤ 2026.3.24

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-h4jx-hjr3-fhgc
NVD — GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35645
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/b5d785f1a59a56c3471f2cef328f7c9a6c15f3e7
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-synthetic-operator-admin-in-deletesession

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp?
GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw: Gateway Plugin Subagent Fallback `deleteSession` Uses Synthetic `operator.admin` 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-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp?
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-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp?
GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp?
GHSA-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp 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-m5jp-p3r5-mfqp?
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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