GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw: Plugin Subagent Routes Could Vulnerability

CRITICAL
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CVSS 7.7
CWE-266
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq is a CRITICAL (CVSS 7.7) openclaw: plugin subagent routes could vulnerability (CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw: plugin subagent routes could bypass gateway authorization with synthetic admin scopes. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.11.

GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.7
CWE Classification CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.7

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq

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: 2026.3.11 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.11
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-phgf-3849-rgjq, 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 2026.3.11), 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-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment, where a product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. 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-xw77-45gv-p728. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw versions 2026.3.7 before 2026.3.11 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability where plugin subagent routes execute gateway methods through a synthetic operator client with broad administrative scopes. Remote unauthenticated requests to plugin-owned routes can invoke runtime.subagent methods to perform privileged gateway actions including session deletion and agent execution.

GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≥ 2026.3.7
< 2026.3.11
2026.3.11

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xw77-45gv-p728
NVD — GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32916
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-plugin-subagent-routes-via-synthetic-admin-scopes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq?
GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw: Plugin subagent routes could bypass gateway authorization with synthetic admin scopes under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.11 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq?
Upgrading to 2026.3.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.11. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.11 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq?
GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq?
GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq is classified under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment (A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-phgf-3849-rgjq?
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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