CVE-2026-53832

HIGH EPSS 1.1%
Published Jun 12, 20262w ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
7.4 CVSS 4.0
High
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Published Jun 12, 2026 2w ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.4
Exploitability
Impact
Vector string
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/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope X

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
1.1% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-290

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
openclawopenclaw* <2026.5.18

References 2

  • github.com https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj
    MitigationVendor Advisory
  • vulncheck.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.