CVE-2026-53832 HIGH

CVE-2026-53832: OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Identity Header Forgery via Trusted-Proxy Configuration

Vendor Openclaw
Product OpenClaw
Weakness CWE-290
Published June 12, 2026
Last update June 15, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.4/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

June 12, 2026 CVE published
June 15, 2026 Record updated