GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2: OpenClaw `session_status` SessionId Resolution Bypasses Sandboxed Vulnerability

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CWE-639 CWE-863
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2 is a HIGH `session_status` sessionid resolution bypasses sandboxed vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves `session_status` sessionid resolution bypasses sandboxed session-tree visibility. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.28.

GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2

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: 2026.3.28 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.28
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-q2qc-744p-66r2, 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 2026.3.28), 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-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. 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 `session_status` sessionId resolution bypasses sandboxed session-tree visibility ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Affected versions: `>= 2026.3.11, <= 2026.3.24` - First patched version: `2026.3.25` - Latest published npm version at verification time: `2026.3.24` ## Details `session_status` previously resolved a `sessionId` to a canonical session key after early visibility checks, letting sandboxed children reach parent or sibling sessions that were blocked by explicit `sessionKey`. Commit `d9810811b6c3c9266d7580f00574e5e02f7663de` enforces visibility after `sessionId` resolution so sandboxed callers cannot escape their session tree. Verified vulnerable on tag `v2026.3.24` and fixed on `main` by commit `d9810811b6c3c9266d7580f00574e5e02f7663de`. ## Fix Commit(s) - `d9810811b6c3c9266d7580f00574e5e02f7663de`

GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.28
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≥ 2026.3.11
< 2026.3.28
2026.3.28

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d9810811b6c3c9266d7580f00574e5e02f7663de
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2?
GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving `session_status` sessionId resolution bypasses sandboxed session-tree visibility under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.28 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2?
Upgrading to 2026.3.28 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.28. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.28 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2?
GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-q2qc-744p-66r2?
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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