GHSA-62f6-mrcj-v8h5
OpenClaw's runtime /debug override path accepted prototype-reserved keys
Packages
Details
As written in the advisory (Markdown source, shown as plain text).
### Summary
OpenClaw accepted prototype-reserved keys in runtime `/debug set` override object values (`__proto__`, `constructor`, `prototype`).
### Impact
`/debug` is disabled by default, and exploitation requires an already authorized `/debug set` caller. No unauthenticated vector was identified.
This issue affects runtime in-memory overrides only (non-persistent and cleared on restart/reset). Given the required prior authorization boundary, this is treated as defense-in-depth hardening for command flag evaluation.
### Affected Packages / Versions
- Package: `openclaw` (npm)
- Latest published vulnerable version confirmed: `2026.2.19-2`
- Vulnerable range: `<= 2026.2.19-2`
- Patched in planned next release: `2026.2.21`
### Technical Details
- Runtime override merges now block reserved prototype keys during deep merge.
- Runtime override writes now sanitize nested object values to remove reserved prototype keys before storing overrides.
- Restricted command gates (`bash`, `config`, `debug`) now require own-property boolean flags, preventing inherited prototype values from enabling commands.
### Fix Commit(s)
- `fbb79d4013000552d6a2c23b9613d8b3cb92f6b6`
### Release Process Note
`patched_versions` is pre-set to `2026.2.21` so after the npm release is live, this advisory can be published immediately.
OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
References
External links from the advisory. They lead to third-party sites.
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-62f6-mrcj-v8h5
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27524
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/fbb79d4013000552d6a2c23b9613d8b3cb92f6b6
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-prototype-pollution-via-debug-override-path