CVE-2026-53840
OpenClaw < 2026.5.12 - Custom Header Leakage via MCP Streamable HTTP Cross-Origin Redirects
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an information disclosure vulnerability in streamable-http MCP servers that forwards operator-configured custom headers during cross-origin redirects. Attackers controlling or compromising an MCP endpoint can redirect requests to exfiltrate sensitive headers like API keys or tenant-routing credentials to attacker-controlled origins.
INFO
Published Date :
June 16, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 8:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
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 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpenClaw to 2026.5.12 or later.
- Configure MCP servers to restrict custom headers.
- Monitor network traffic for suspicious redirects.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-53840 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2026-53840.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rjxq-qqhf-8hwh | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-custom-header-leakage-via-mcp-streamable-http-cross-origin-redirects | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-53840
weaknesses.
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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.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2026.5.12 *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta1:*:*:*:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta2:*:*:*:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta3:*:*:*:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta4:*:*:*:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta5:*:*:*:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta6:*:*:*:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta7:*:*:*:node.js:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:2026.5.12:beta8:*:*:*:node.js:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rjxq-qqhf-8hwh Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-custom-header-leakage-via-mcp-streamable-http-cross-origin-redirects Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw', 'vendor': 'OpenClaw', 'product': 'OpenClaw', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2026.5.12', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2026.5.12', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/openclaw', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-53840', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-16T18:51:04.567634Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.12 contains an information disclosure vulnerability in streamable-http MCP servers that forwards operator-configured custom headers during cross-origin redirects. Attackers controlling or compromising an MCP endpoint can redirect requests to exfiltrate sensitive headers like API keys or tenant-routing credentials to attacker-controlled origins. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/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:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-522 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rjxq-qqhf-8hwh Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-custom-header-leakage-via-mcp-streamable-http-cross-origin-redirects