CVE-2026-53811 HIGH

CVE-2026-53811: OpenClaw < 2026.5.7 - Privilege Escalation via Mutable Display Names in Matrix allowFrom

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-290
Published June 11, 2026
Last update June 13, 2026

CVSS base score

7.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.7 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Matrix allowFrom feature that allows authenticated accounts to match policy entries through mutable display name metadata. Attackers with the ability to change display names can receive agent access intended for another Matrix identity, potentially gaining unauthorized permissions depending on operator configuration.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

June 11, 2026 CVE published
June 13, 2026 Record updated