GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38: OpenClaw Browser Interaction Routes Could Pivot Vulnerability

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CWE-693
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38 is a MODERATE browser interaction routes could pivot vulnerability (CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves browser interaction routes could pivot into local cdp and regain file reads. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.4.9.

GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38

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: 2026.4.9 
npm install openclaw@2026.4.9
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-qmwg-qprg-3j38, 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 2026.4.9), 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-693: Protection Mechanism Failure, where the product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. 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 Browser interaction routes could pivot into local CDP and regain file reads. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.9` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.9` ## Impact Browser act/evaluate interactions could trigger navigation into the local CDP origin and then create or read disallowed `file://` pages despite direct navigation guards. ## Technical Details The fix re-checks browser URLs after interaction-driven navigations and blocks targets that violate the configured navigation policy. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #63226. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.9`, and `openclaw@2026.4.14` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `5f5b3d733bdd791cb457f838514179e1288b10b3` - PR: #63226 ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.9 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @tdjackey for reporting this issue.

GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.4.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.4.9
2026.4.9

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/63226
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5f5b3d733bdd791cb457f838514179e1288b10b3
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38?
GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Browser interaction routes could pivot into local CDP and regain file reads under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.4.9 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38?
Upgrading to 2026.4.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.4.9. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.4.9 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38?
GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38 is classified under CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure (The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-qmwg-qprg-3j38?
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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