GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794: Duplicate Advisory Hostname Checks Could Treat Trailing-dot Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.5
CWE-918
Published
Advisory Summary

GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) hostname checks could treat trailing-dot vulnerability (CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves hostname checks could treat trailing-dot hosts inconsistently. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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:N/A:N).

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 None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794

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-vqx6-6j84-2794, 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-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), where the web server receives a url or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this url, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. 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-gxg4-2rrr-jhc7. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.26 contains a hostname validation vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass blocklist comparisons using trailing-dot notation in model or workspace-derived URLs. Attackers can exploit inconsistent hostname checks to reach destinations that operators intended to block through hostname policies.

GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≤ 2026.5.22

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gxg4-2rrr-jhc7
NVD — GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53859
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-hostname-validation-bypass-via-trailing-dot-inconsistency

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794?
GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving Hostname checks could treat trailing-dot hosts inconsistently under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794?
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-vqx6-6j84-2794?
GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794?
GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794 is classified under CWE-918: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-vqx6-6j84-2794?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "published" : "2026-06-16T21:31:59Z",
  "withdrawn" : "2026-06-18T20:11:21Z",
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  "summary" : "Duplicate Advisory: Hostname checks could treat trailing-dot hosts inconsistently",
  "details" : "## Duplicate Advisory\n\nThis advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-gxg4-2rrr-jhc7. This link is maintained to preserve external references.\n\n## Original Description\nOpenClaw before 2026.5.26 contains a hostname validation vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass blocklist comparisons using trailing-dot notation in model or workspace-derived URLs. Attackers can exploit inconsistent hostname checks to reach destinations that operators intended to block through hostname policies.",
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}