CVE-2026-53849
OpenClaw < 2026.5.7 - Privilege Escalation via Mutable Discord Display Names in allowFrom
CVSS Score
8.1
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
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.
| CWE | CWE-290 |
| Vendor | openclaw |
| Product | openclaw |
| Published | Jun 16, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None
Affected Versions
OpenClaw / OpenClaw
0 < 2026.5.7
References
Credits
🔍 Philip (@PhilipPhil)