CVE-2026-53832
7.4
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Summary
OpenClaw before 2026.5.18 contains an identity header validation vulnerability allowing local same-host callers to forge trusted-proxy identity headers. Attackers with access to the proxy-facing Gateway port can supply forged identity headers to assume operator identity and potentially escalate privileges.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 0 < 2026.5.18 | affected |
| OpenClaw | OpenClaw | 2026.5.18 | unaffected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
References
- https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration
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