GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw: Tlon Cite Expansion Happens Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.3
CWE-696
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.3) openclaw: tlon cite expansion happens vulnerability (CWE-696: Incorrect Behavior Order) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw: tlon cite expansion happens before channel and dm authorization is complete. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.22.

GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-696: Incorrect Behavior Order
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h

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: 2026.3.22 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.22
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-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h, 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 2026.3.22), 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-696: Incorrect Behavior Order, where the product performs multiple related behaviors, but the behaviors are performed in the wrong order in ways that may produce resultant weaknesses. 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-vfg3-pqpq-93m4. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.3.22 performs cite expansion before completing channel and DM authorization checks, allowing cite work and content handling prior to final auth decisions. Attackers can exploit this timing vulnerability to access or manipulate content before proper authorization validation occurs.

GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.22
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.22
2026.3.22

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-vfg3-pqpq-93m4
NVD — GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35637
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/3cbf932413e41d1836cb91aed1541a28a3122f93
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/ebee4e2210e1f282a982c7ef2ad79d77a572fc87
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-premature-cite-expansion-before-authorization-in-channel-and-dm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h?
GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw: Tlon cite expansion happens before channel and DM authorization is complete under CWE-696: Incorrect Behavior Order.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.22 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h?
Upgrading to 2026.3.22 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.22. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.22 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h?
GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h?
GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h is classified under CWE-696: Incorrect Behavior Order (The product performs multiple related behaviors, but the behaviors are performed in the wrong order in ways that may produce resultant weaknesses.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-p6j4-wvmc-vx2h?
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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