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CVE-2026-53832
Published:June 12, 2026
Updated:June 28, 2026
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 Packages
openclaw (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=0.0.1 <2026.5.18
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2026.5.18
Related Resources (2)
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
7.4
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
PRESENT
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
7.7
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
CWE-290
EPSS
Base Score:
0.10