GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw's Webhooks SecretRef Route Secret Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.0
CWE-672
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.0) openclaw's webhooks secretref route secret vulnerability (CWE-672: Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's webhooks secretref route secret remains valid after rotation/reload. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.4.23.

GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.0
CWE Classification CWE-672: Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.0

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4

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: 2026.4.23 
npm install openclaw@2026.4.23
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-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4, 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 2026.4.23), 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-672: Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release, where the product uses, accesses, or otherwise operates on a resource after that resource has been expired, released, or revoked. 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-q8ff-7ffm-m3r9. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.4.23 caches resolved webhook route secrets backed by SecretRef values, allowing stale secrets to remain valid after rotation and reload. Attackers with previously valid webhook route secrets can continue authenticating requests and invoking configured webhook task flows until gateway or plugin restart.

GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.4.23
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.4.23
2026.4.23

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-q8ff-7ffm-m3r9
NVD — GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45005
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/36c4a372a0ad5dca8bfc0d93f7aab9c2f2de66fa
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-webhook-route-secret-cache-not-invalidated-after-rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4?
GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw's Webhooks SecretRef route secret remains valid after rotation/reload under CWE-672: Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.4.23 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4?
Upgrading to 2026.4.23 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.4.23. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.4.23 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4?
GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4?
GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4 is classified under CWE-672: Operation on a Resource after Expiration or Release (The product uses, accesses, or otherwise operates on a resource after that resource has been expired, released, or revoked.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-v8j2-5f9p-fmh4?
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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