CVE-2026-53857
OpenClaw < 2026.5.3 - Mutable Display Name Binding in Zalo allowFrom Policy
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.3 contains a policy enforcement vulnerability where Zalo contacts with mutable display metadata could match allowFrom policy entries through display name changes. Attackers with mutable display names could receive agent responses intended for different Zalo identities when the feature is enabled.
INFO
Published Date :
June 16, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 16, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-53857
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| 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 2026.5.3 or later.
- Ensure allowFrom policy entries are correctly configured.
- Disable the feature if updates are not immediately possible.
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-2026-53857.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8c59-hr4w-qg69 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-mutable-display-name-binding-in-zalo-allowfrom-policy |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpenClaw before 2026.5.3 contains a policy enforcement vulnerability where Zalo contacts with mutable display metadata could match allowFrom policy entries through display name changes. Attackers with mutable display names could receive agent responses intended for different Zalo identities when the feature is enabled. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-290 Added Reference https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-8c59-hr4w-qg69 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-mutable-display-name-binding-in-zalo-allowfrom-policy