# GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj: OpenClaw: Node exec approvals could be replayed across nodes

> Attackers can replay operator approvals to execute commands on unintended nodes within a fleet, requiring an upgrade to OpenClaw.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** An administrator
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** A user has to click or open something
- **Fix available:** Yes
- **Published:** 2 Mar 2026

## What is GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj?

GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj is a vulnerability in openclaw, published on 2 Mar 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

### Official description

## Summary
`exec.approval` requests for `host=node` were not explicitly bound to the target `nodeId`, so an approval intended for one node could be replayed for a different node under the same operator-controlled gateway fleet.

## Impact
An operator approval for a `system.run` request could be reused across nodes if the request payload did not carry node identity through approval and execution checks.

## Affected Packages / Versions
- Package: `openclaw` (npm)
- Affected: `<= 2026.2.22-2`
- Fixed: `2026.2.23` (released)

## Mitigation
Upgrade to `2026.2.23` or later once published.

## Fix Details
The fix requires and persists `nodeId` for `host=node` approval requests and rejects execution when the approving node binding does not match the invoking node.

## Fix Commit(s)
- 4a3f8438e527ac371a67fe7ac68a287f0dbe6063

## Release Process Note
`patched_versions` is pre-set to the released version (`2026.2.23`). This advisory now reflects released fix version `2026.2.23`.

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

## Which versions are affected by GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including openclaw.


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `openclaw` | npm | All versions | 2026.2.23 |
| `openclaw` | npm | All versions | 2026.2.23 |

## How do I fix GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj?

Upgrade openclaw to 2026.2.23 or later.

## Is GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj is a vulnerability in openclaw, published on 2 Mar 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- openclaw (npm): affected all versions; fixed in 2026.2.23
- openclaw (npm): affected all versions; fixed in 2026.2.23

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-6x2m-hqfw-hvpj

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