GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x — MEDIUM AI Security Vulnerability

Q: What is GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x?

OpenClaw: Empty approver lists could grant explicit approval authorization

Q: Is GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

Q: How to fix GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x?

Update to patched version: openclaw 2026.4.12.

Q: What is the CVSS score for GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x?

No CVSS score has been assigned yet.

## Summary Empty approver lists could grant explicit approval authorization. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.12` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.12` ## Impact For helper-backed channels, an empty resolved approver list could...

Full CISO analysis pending enrichment.

Affected Systems

Package	Ecosystem	Vulnerable Range	Patched
openclaw	npm	< 2026.4.12	`2026.4.12`
2 dependents 92% patched ~1d to patch Full package profile →

Do you use openclaw? You're affected.

Severity & Risk

CVSS 3.1

N/A

EPSS

N/A

Exploitation Status

No known exploitation

Sophistication

N/A

Recommended Action

Patch available

Update openclaw to version 2026.4.12

Compliance Impact

Compliance analysis pending. Sign in for full compliance mapping when available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x?

OpenClaw: Empty approver lists could grant explicit approval authorization

Is GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x actively exploited?

No confirmed active exploitation of GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x has been reported, but organizations should still patch proactively.

How to fix GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x?

Update to patched version: openclaw 2026.4.12.

What is the CVSS score for GHSA-49cg-279w-m73x?

No CVSS score has been assigned yet.

Technical Details

NVD Description

## Summary Empty approver lists could grant explicit approval authorization. ## Affected Packages / Versions - Package: `openclaw` - Ecosystem: npm - Affected versions: `< 2026.4.12` - Patched versions: `>= 2026.4.12` ## Impact For helper-backed channels, an empty resolved approver list could be interpreted as explicit approval authorization, allowing a sender outside the normal channel authorization gate to resolve pending approvals if they knew an approval id. ## Technical Details The fix prevents empty approver lists from granting explicit approval authorization and adds regression coverage for unauthorized senders. ## Fix The issue was fixed in #65714. The first stable tag containing the fix is `v2026.4.12`, and `openclaw@2026.4.14` includes the fix. ## Fix Commit(s) - `0a105c0900de701d2ee9f1abc96b017afbd0afdd` - PR: #65714 ## Release Process Note Users should upgrade to `openclaw` 2026.4.12 or newer. The latest npm release, `2026.4.14`, already includes the fix. ## Credits Thanks to @anshumanbh for reporting this issue.