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GHSA-vvgp-4c28-m3jm

HighCVSS 7.1 / 10
Published Mar 3, 2026·Last modified Mar 30, 2026
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Summary

A trusted-proxy Control UI pairing bypass accepted client.id=control-ui without device identity checks. The bypass did not require operator role, so an authenticated node role session could connect unpaired and reach node event methods.

Impact

With trusted-proxy authentication enabled, a node role websocket client could skip pairing by using client.id=control-ui. That created an authorization boundary bypass from a node-scoped connection into node event execution flows.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: openclaw (npm)
  • Affected range: <= 2026.2.24
  • Latest published vulnerable version: 2026.2.24
  • Patched in next release: 2026.2.25 (pre-set below so this advisory is ready to publish after npm release)

Fix

The trusted-proxy Control UI bypass now additionally requires role === "operator".

Fix Commit(s)

  • ec45c317f5d0631a3d333b236da58c4749ede2a3

Release Process Note

patched_versions is intentionally pre-set to the release (2026.2.25). Advisory published with npm release 2026.2.25.2.25` is published, the remaining GHSA action is to publish this advisory.

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

Risk Scores
Base Score
7.1

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data.

Threat Intelligence
6.5

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
0.34%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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