CVE-2026-53832
OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Identity Header Forgery via Trusted-Proxy Configuration
CVSS Score
7.7
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-290 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | Jun 12, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None
Affected Versions
OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.5.18
References
Credits
🔍 cantinagen Ellahi (@Ellahinator)