7.7
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-53832
OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Identity Header Forgery via Trusted-Proxy Configuration
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.

INFO

Published Date :

June 12, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

June 12, 2026, 10:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-53832 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.18 or later to fix identity header validation.
  • Update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.18 or later.
  • Apply vendor patches for identity header validation.
  • Restrict access to the proxy-facing Gateway port.
  • Validate all incoming identity headers.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-53832.

URL Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-53832 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-53832 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-53832 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jun. 12, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-290
    Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.