CVE-2026-27007: Openclaw OpenClaw's Sandbox Config Hash Sorted Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xxvh-5hwj-42pp
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CWE-1254
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-27007 is a MODERATE openclaw's sandbox config hash sorted vulnerability (CWE-1254: Incorrect Comparison Logic Granularity) affecting Openclaw libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves openclaw's sandbox config hash sorted primitive arrays and suppressed needed container recreation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2026.2.15.

CVE-2026-27007 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-27007
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xxvh-5hwj-42pp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-1254: Incorrect Comparison Logic Granularity
Affected Product Openclaw
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-27007

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: 2026.2.15 
npm install openclaw@2026.2.15
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 CVE-2026-27007, 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 2026.2.15), 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-1254: Incorrect Comparison Logic Granularity, where the product's comparison logic is performed over a series of steps rather than across the entire string in one operation. if there is a comparison logic failure on one of these steps, the operation may be vulnerable to a timing attack that can result in the interception of the process for nefarious purposes. 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

## Description `normalizeForHash` in `src/agents/sandbox/config-hash.ts` recursively sorted arrays that contained only primitive values. This made order-sensitive sandbox configuration arrays hash to the same value even when order changed. In OpenClaw sandbox flows, this hash is used to decide whether existing sandbox containers should be recreated. As a result, order-only config changes (for example Docker `dns` and `binds` array order) could be treated as unchanged and stale containers could be reused. This is a configuration integrity issue affecting sandbox recreation behavior. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` (npm) - Affected: `<=2026.2.14` - Patched (planned next release): `>=2026.2.15` - Latest published npm version at triage time (2026-02-16): `2026.2.14` ## Remediation Array ordering is now preserved during hash normalization; only object key ordering remains normalized for deterministic hashing. ## Fix Commit(s) - `41ded303b4f6dae5afa854531ff837c3276ad60b` ## Release Process Note `patched_versions` is pre-set to the planned next release (`2026.2.15`) so after npm publish, the advisory can be published directly without reopening version metadata edits. Thanks @kexinoh ( of Tencent zhuque Lab, by https://github.com/Tencent/AI-Infra-Guard) for reporting.

CVE-2026-27007 Affected Openclaw Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2026.2.15
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openclaw
npm/openclaw
npm
< 2026.2.15
2026.2.15

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-xxvh-5hwj-42pp
NVD — CVE-2026-27007 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27007
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/41ded303b4f6dae5afa854531ff837c3276ad60b
Openclaw Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
Openclaw Release RELEASE
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.2.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-27007?
CVE-2026-27007 is a security vulnerability in Openclaw involving OpenClaw's sandbox config hash sorted primitive arrays and suppressed needed container recreation under CWE-1254: Incorrect Comparison Logic Granularity.
Which Openclaw versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2026.2.15 across affected packages: openclaw.
What version fixes CVE-2026-27007?
Upgrading to 2026.2.15 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openclaw affected?
Yes, openclaw is affected in releases prior to 2026.2.15. Upgrade your dependency to 2026.2.15 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-27007?
CVE-2026-27007 is classified under CWE-1254: Incorrect Comparison Logic Granularity (The product's comparison logic is performed over a series of steps rather than across the entire string in one operation. If there is a comparison logic failure on one of these steps, the operation may be vulnerable to a timing attack that can result in the interception of the process for nefarious purposes.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-27007?
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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