CVE-2026-43583: OpenClaw Delivery Queue Recovery Could Lose Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r77c-2cmr-7p47
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CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-43583 is a LOW delivery queue recovery could lose vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves delivery queue recovery could lose group tool-policy context for media replay. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.4.14.

CVE-2026-43583 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-43583
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r77c-2cmr-7p47
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-43583

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: 2026.4.14 
npm install openclaw@2026.4.14
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 CVE-2026-43583, 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 2026.4.14), 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-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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 Delivery queue recovery could lose group tool-policy context for media replay. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `>= 2026.4.10 < 2026.4.14` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.14` ## Impact Recovered queued outbound media could be replayed without the original session context needed to enforce group tool policy, weakening channel media restrictions after restart/recovery. ## Technical Details The fix persists and replays the relevant session context with delivery queue entries so recovered media dispatch goes through the same policy checks. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #66025. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.14`, and `openclaw@2026.4.14` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `48aae82bbc19ba8b0741e61a08063eb0d1df464e` - PR: #66025 ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.14 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab and @qclawer for reporting this issue.

CVE-2026-43583 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.4.14
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≥ 2026.4.10
< 2026.4.14
2026.4.14

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-r77c-2cmr-7p47
NVD — CVE-2026-43583 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43583
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/66025
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/48aae82bbc19ba8b0741e61a08063eb0d1df464e
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-loss-of-group-tool-policy-context-in-delivery-queue-recovery

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43583?
CVE-2026-43583 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Delivery queue recovery could lose group tool-policy context for media replay under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.4.14 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-43583?
Upgrading to 2026.4.14 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.4.14. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.4.14 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-43583?
CVE-2026-43583 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-43583?
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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