Description
OpenClaw before 2026.4.2 contains a timing side channel vulnerability in shared-secret comparison call sites that use early length-mismatch checks instead of fixed-length comparison helpers. Attackers can measure timing differences to leak secret-length information, weakening constant-time handling for shared secrets.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | < 2026.4.2 | 2026.4.2 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | openclaw | < 2026.4.2 | 2026.4.2 | GHSA-jj6q-rrrf-h66h |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-0980 OpenClaw: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Apr 28, 2026
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-jj6q-rrrf-h66h) vendor-advisory
- Patch Commit patch
- VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.4.2 - Timing Side Channel in Shared-Secret Comparison third-party-advisory