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.
CVE-2026-53832
Score 7.7 from GitHub Security Advisory (severity: HIGH) published 2026-06-13. NVD baseline CVSS 7.1; sources differ by 0.6.
- High severity, but no confirmed exploitation yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 7.1
- EG Score
- 7.7(medium)
- EG Risk
- 39(Track)EG Risk 39/100SSVC: Track
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How it’s computedSeverity77% × 45%Exploitation0% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS PROB
- 0%
- EPSS %ILE
- 1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
June 12, 2026
Last Modified
July 23, 2026
Advisory Details (2)
Auto-updated Jun 12, 2026OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Identity Header Forgery via Trusted-Proxy Configuration | Advisories | VulnCheck
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configurationSame-host trusted-proxy deployments could accept local forged identity headers · Advisory · openclaw/openclaw · GitHub
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvjVendor Advisories for CVE-2026-53832(1)
These vendors published their own advisory mentioning this CVE — often with vendor-specific remediation steps + affected product lists not in NVD.
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
npm(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| openclaw | — | 2026.5.18 | — |
Weakness Classification(1)
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