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CVE-2026-53832 Details

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

NIST: [email protected]CVSS-B:7.1 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CNA: [email protected]CVSS-B:7.7 HIGHVector:CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL	Source(s)	Tag(s)
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj	[email protected]	MitigationVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration	[email protected]	Third Party Advisory

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID	CWE Name	Source
CWE-290	Authentication Bypass by Spoofing	[email protected]

Affected Products

Product	Versions
openclaw openclaw	< 2026.5.18
CPE cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw::::::node.js::* Remediation No remediation found in references.

Change History

5 change records found show changes

Date	Action	Recorded By
Jul 23, 2026	CVE Translated	[email protected]
Jun 17, 2026	CVE Modified	[email protected]
Jun 17, 2026	CVE Modified	CISA-ADP
Jun 16, 2026	Initial Analysis	[email protected]
Jun 12, 2026	New CVE Received	[email protected]