GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8: OpenClaw Command-authorized Non-owners Could Reach Owner-only Vulnerability

HIGH
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-285
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) command-authorized non-owners could reach owner-only vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting OpenClaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves command-authorized non-owners could reach owner-only `/config` and `/debug` surfaces. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.3.12.

GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product OpenClaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8

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: 2026.3.12 
npm install openclaw@2026.3.12
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-r7vr-gr74-94p8, 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 2026.3.12), 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs 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 OpenClaw documented `/config` and `/debug` as owner-only commands, but the command handlers checked only whether the sender was command-authorized. A lower-trust sender who was intentionally allowed to run commands could still reach privileged configuration and debugging surfaces. ### Impact This allowed a non-owner sender to read or change privileged configuration that should have remained restricted to owners. ### Affected versions `openclaw` `<= 2026.3.11` ### Patch Fixed in `openclaw` `2026.3.12`. Owner checks are now enforced for privileged command surfaces, and regression tests cover `/config` and `/debug` access control.

GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8 Affected OpenClaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.3.12
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.3.12
2026.3.12

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/44305
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/08aa57a3de37d337b226ae861f573779f112ff2e
OpenClaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
OpenClaw Release RELEASE
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8?
GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8 is a security vulnerability in OpenClaw involving Command-authorized non-owners could reach owner-only `/config` and `/debug` surfaces under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which OpenClaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.3.12 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8?
Upgrading to 2026.3.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.3.12. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.3.12 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8?
GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8?
GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-r7vr-gr74-94p8?
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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