OpenClaw: Nostr profile mutation routes allowed operator.write config persistence
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Privilege escalation, Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-266 and CWE-863.
Summary
## Summary Nostr profile mutation routes allowed operator.write config persistence. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.10` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.10` ## Impact Nostr plugin HTTP profile routes could persist profile config through a path that did not require admin authority. ## Technical Details The fix requires `operator.admin` scope for Nostr profile mutation routes. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #63553. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.10`, and `[email protected]` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `6517c700de9bb0ee11b41ab625ef3b63d01b6083` - PR: #63553 ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.10 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @zpbrent and @zsxsoft, with sponsorship from @KeenSecurityLab and @qclawer for reporting this issue.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | openclaw (npm) | before 2026.4.10 | 2026.4.10 | Patch available | GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j |
- openclaw (npm) Vendor— Affected before 2026.4.10 Fixed in 2026.4.10 Patch available GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j openclaw (npm) Fixed in 2026.4.10 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-f3h5-h452-vp3j
References
Sources
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