CVE-2026-53849

Summary

OpenClaw before 2026.5.7 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where the allowFrom feature improperly validates Discord account identity using mutable display names instead of immutable user IDs. Attackers with Discord accounts can change their display name to match a policy entry and gain unauthorized agent access intended for another Discord identity.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
OpenClawOpenClaw0 < 2026.5.7affected
OpenClawOpenClaw2026.5.7unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References