GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw's Gateway Tokenless Tailscale Auth Vulnerability

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CVSS 5.9
CWE-290
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x is a HIGH (CVSS 5.9) openclaw's gateway tokenless tailscale auth vulnerability (CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's gateway tokenless tailscale auth applied to http routes. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x

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-qwmf-95r9-gx9x, 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-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing, where this attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. 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-hff7-ccv5-52f8. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.21 incorrectly apply tokenless Tailscale header authentication to HTTP gateway routes, allowing bypass of token and password requirements. Attackers on trusted networks can exploit this misconfiguration to access HTTP gateway routes without proper authentication credentials.

GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x 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-hff7-ccv5-52f8
NVD — GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32045
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/356d61aacfa5b0f1d5830716ec59d70682a3e7b8
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authentication-bypass-in-http-gateway-routes-via-tokenless-tailscale-auth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x?
GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw's gateway tokenless Tailscale auth applied to HTTP routes under CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x?
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-qwmf-95r9-gx9x?
GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x?
GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x is classified under CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing (This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-qwmf-95r9-gx9x?
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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