GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw's System.run Shell-wrapper Positional Argv Vulnerability

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CVSS 6.4
CWE-436 CWE-77
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.4) openclaw's system.run shell-wrapper positional argv vulnerability (CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's system.run shell-wrapper positional argv carriers could execute hidden commands under misleading approval text. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.4
CWE Classification CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.4

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj

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-w6f4-3v35-qjhj, 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-436: Interpretation Conflict, where product a handles inputs or steps differently than product b, which causes a to perform incorrect actions based on its perception of b's state. 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-6rcp-vxwf-3mfp. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.24 contain a command injection vulnerability in the system.run shell-wrapper that allows attackers to execute hidden commands by injecting positional argv carriers after inline shell payloads. Attackers can craft misleading approval text while executing arbitrary commands through trailing positional arguments that bypass display context validation.

GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
≤ 2026.2.23

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-6rcp-vxwf-3mfp
NVD — GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32052
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/0f0a680d3df81739ea5088a2f88e65f938b7936b
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/55cf92578d266987e390c4bf688196af98eac748
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-hidden-command-execution-via-shell-wrapper-positional-argv-carriers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj?
GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw's system.run shell-wrapper positional argv carriers could execute hidden commands under misleading approval text under CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj?
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-w6f4-3v35-qjhj?
GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj?
GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj is classified under CWE-436: Interpretation Conflict (Product A handles inputs or steps differently than Product B, which causes A to perform incorrect actions based on its perception of B's state.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-w6f4-3v35-qjhj?
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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