CVE-2026-53832

high

Description

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.

References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-06-12

Updated: 2026-06-12

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.7

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Severity: High

CVSS v4

Base Score: 7.4

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

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00012