GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw Has An Improper Sandbox Vulnerability

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CVSS 5.3
CWE-1188
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) openclaw has an improper sandbox vulnerability (CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw has an improper sandbox configuration vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-q94v-v6m9-jhq9

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-q94v-v6m9-jhq9, 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-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default, where the product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure. 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-43x4-g22p-3hrq. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 contain an improper sandbox configuration vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting renderer-side vulnerabilities without requiring a sandbox escape. Attackers can leverage the disabled OS-level sandbox protections in the Chromium browser container to achieve code execution on the host system.

GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

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

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-43x4-g22p-3hrq
NVD — GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32046
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1835dec2004fe7a62c6a7ba46b8485f124ec6199
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/e7eba01efc4c3c400e9cfd3ce3d661cbc788a631
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-os-level-sandbox-bypass-via-no-sandbox-flag

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9?
GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw has an improper sandbox configuration vulnerability under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9?
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-q94v-v6m9-jhq9?
GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9?
GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9 is classified under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default (The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-q94v-v6m9-jhq9?
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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