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 17, 2026, 10:58 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| 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.
- 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 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration | Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.5.18 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration Types: Third Party Advisory -
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