GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm: Duplicate Advisory OpenClaw's Inbound Media Downloads Could Vulnerability

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CVSS 7.5
CWE-770
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) openclaw's inbound media downloads could vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's inbound media downloads could exceed configured byte limits before rejection across multiple channels. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

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

How to Fix GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm

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-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm, 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-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. 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-rxxp-482v-7mrh. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ## Original Description OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 fail to consistently enforce configured inbound media byte limits before buffering remote media across multiple channel ingestion paths. Remote attackers can send oversized media payloads to trigger elevated memory usage and potential process instability.

GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

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

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rxxp-482v-7mrh
NVD — GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32049
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/73d93dee64127a26f1acd09d0403b794cdeb4f5c
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-denial-of-service-via-inbound-media-download-byte-limit-bypass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm?
GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving OpenClaw's inbound media downloads could exceed configured byte limits before rejection across multiple channels under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm?
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-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm?
GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm?
GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check npm dependencies for GHSA-xq3g-m3j8-2vmm?
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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