GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j: Openclaw OpenClaw Exposes Credentials Embedded Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j is a MODERATE openclaw exposes credentials embedded vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw exposes credentials embedded in baseurl fields via config.get and channels.status. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.22.

GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j

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: 2026.3.22 
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-ppwq-6v66-5m6j, 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 2026.3.22), 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. 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 Read-scoped gateway snapshots could expose credentials embedded in channel baseUrl and related endpoint fields. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected: < 2026.3.22 - Fixed: >= 2026.3.22 - Latest released tag checked: `v2026.3.23-2` (`630f1479c44f78484dfa21bb407cbe6f171dac87`) - Latest published npm version checked: `2026.3.23-2` ## Fix Commit(s) - `f0202264d0de7ad345382b9008c5963bcefb01b7` ## Release Status The fix shipped in `v2026.3.22` and remains present in `v2026.3.23` and `v2026.3.23-2`. ## Code-Level Confirmation - src/channels/account-snapshot-fields.ts now strips URL userinfo from channel status snapshot fields. - src/config/redact-snapshot.ts now redacts credential-bearing baseUrl and httpUrl fields while preserving safe context. OpenClaw thanks @zpbrent for reporting.

GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j Affected Openclaw 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-ppwq-6v66-5m6j
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/f0202264d0de7ad345382b9008c5963bcefb01b7
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j?
GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw Exposes Credentials Embedded in baseUrl Fields via config.get and channels.status under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.22 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j?
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 CWE is associated with GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j?
GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-ppwq-6v66-5m6j?
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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