GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q: Duplicate Advisory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CVSS 5.8
CWE-73
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw: webchat media embedding enforces local-root containment for tool-result files. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.4.15.

GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.8
CWE Classification CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.8

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:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q

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: 2026.4.15 
npm install openclaw@2026.4.15
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-qc5j-2mqx-x83q, 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 2026.4.15), 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-73: External Control of File Name or Path, where the product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. 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-mr34-9552-qr95. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw versions 2026.4.7 before 2026.4.15 fail to enforce local-root containment on tool-result media paths, allowing arbitrary local and UNC file access. Attackers can craft malicious tool-result media references to trigger host-side file reads or Windows network path access, potentially disclosing sensitive files or exposing credentials.

GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.4.15
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≥ 2026.4.7
< 2026.4.15
2026.4.15

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-mr34-9552-qr95
NVD — GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41389
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/1470de5d3e0970856d86cd99336bb8ada3fe87da
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/52ef42302ead9e183e6c8810e0a04ee4ef8ae9fc
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/6e58f1f9f54bca1fea1268ec0ee4c01a2af03dde
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-file-read-via-unvalidated-tool-result-media-paths

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q?
GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw: Webchat media embedding enforces local-root containment for tool-result files under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.4.15 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q?
Upgrading to 2026.4.15 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.4.15. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.4.15 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q?
GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q?
GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q is classified under CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path (The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-qc5j-2mqx-x83q?
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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