High severity7.7NVD Advisory· Published Jun 12, 2026· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2026-53832

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.

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Affected products

OpenClaw/Openclaw2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*range: <2026.5.18
- (no CPE)range: <2026.5.18

Patches

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References

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvjnvdMitigationVendor Advisory
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configurationnvdThird Party Advisory

News mentions

OpenClaw: 25 CVEs Disclosed in Largest Security Batch, Including Code Execution and Critical Auth Bypass
Vypr Intelligence · Jun 12, 2026

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