OpenClaw Security Advisory GHSA-g8p2-7wf7-98mq — Vulnerability Details & Patch

Name: OpenClaw Security Advisory GHSA-g8p2-7wf7-98mq
Author: openclaw

What breaks without openclaw security advisory GHSA

Unpatched vulnerability in production. Affected version range unclear. CVE audit failing without documented advisory.

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Confirmed vulnerability status × CVSSv3-documented advisory with patch version ÷ 15-minute review ÷ no guesswork needed = patched deployment, confirmed.

openclaw security advisory GHSA — what it actually does

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Documents the exact OpenClaw version range affected by this vulnerability.

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Provides the CVSSv3 score, exploitation conditions, and attack prerequisites.

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Links to the patched release and the specific commit that resolved it.

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Covers the coordinated disclosure timeline as a reference for future advisories.

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Useful for CVE audits, security reviews, and dependency management processes.

Security check — openclaw security advisory GHSA

Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only. Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Affects OpenClaw versions specified in the advisory — see canonical URL for exact range compatibility.

Quick start — openclaw security advisory GHSA in 15 minutes (review and patch application)

Setup time: 15 minutes (review and patch application)

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You need: Existing OpenClaw deployment to check version against; npm for patching

Install the package:

# Check your version:
openclaw --version
# Update to patched version:
npm update openclaw

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Read the advisory at the canonical URL to understand the vulnerability class

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Check your OpenClaw version against the affected version range

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If affected, run npm update openclaw to get the patched release

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Review any configuration mitigations recommended in the advisory

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Restart your OpenClaw instance

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Verify the fix by confirming your version is in the patched range

Troubleshooting openclaw security advisory GHSA

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1. Assuming you're unaffected without checking — always verify your exact version against the advisory range

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2. Applying only the config mitigation without upgrading — mitigations reduce exposure but upgrading is the definitive fix

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3. Not restarting after npm update — the old vulnerable code stays in memory

Compatibility & status

Works with: Affects OpenClaw versions specified in the advisory — see canonical URL for exact range intermediate Last updated: Aug 2025 ★ N/A on GitHub N/A

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FAQ — openclaw security advisory GHSA

What is the severity of this advisory?

Check the CVSS score in the advisory. Scores above 7.0 are High or Critical and should be patched immediately.

Am I affected if I'm using a plugin, not the core?

This advisory is for openclaw/openclaw core. Plugin-specific vulnerabilities have separate advisories.

Where can I see all OpenClaw security advisories?

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories lists all published advisories.

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