CVE-2026-10281: @enderfga/claw orchestrator Claw Orchestrator Is Missing Authentication Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q6qc-xp4q-rjq5
CVSS 7.3
CWE-287
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-10281 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.3) claw orchestrator is missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting @enderfga/claw orchestrator libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves claw orchestrator is missing authentication for the component api endpoint. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.5.6.

CVE-2026-10281 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-10281
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q6qc-xp4q-rjq5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product @enderfga/claw orchestrator
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

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:L/I:L/A:L).

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 Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2026-10281

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected @enderfga/claw orchestrator dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

@enderfga/claw-orchestrator fixed: 3.5.6
npm install @enderfga/claw-orchestrator@3.5.6
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 @enderfga/claw-orchestrator

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2026-10281, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @enderfga/claw-orchestrator

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @enderfga/claw orchestrator in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.5.6), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @enderfga/claw-orchestrator 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In @enderfga/claw orchestrator, 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

A weakness has been identified in Enderfga claw-orchestrator up to 3.5.5. This affects the function EmbeddedServer of the file src/embedded-server.ts of the component API Endpoint. This manipulation causes missing authentication. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 3.5.6 mitigates this issue. Patch name: d0b02a800aa0689d9428cc4cc170e0b6589fb2c3. The affected component should be upgraded.

CVE-2026-10281 Affected @enderfga/claw orchestrator Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.5.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@enderfga/claw-orchestrator
npm
< 3.5.6
3.5.6

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-10281?
CVE-2026-10281 is a security vulnerability in @enderfga/claw orchestrator involving Claw Orchestrator is missing authentication for the component API Endpoint under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which @enderfga/claw orchestrator versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.5.6 across affected packages: @enderfga/claw-orchestrator.
What version fixes CVE-2026-10281?
Upgrading to 3.5.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @enderfga/claw-orchestrator affected?
Yes, @enderfga/claw-orchestrator is affected in releases prior to 3.5.6. Upgrade your dependency to 3.5.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-10281?
CVE-2026-10281 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-10281?
CVE-2026-10281 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2026-10281?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @enderfga/claw-orchestrator'. 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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