CVE-2026-53832

EUVD-2026-36620
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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
7.7 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 1%
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
openclawopenclaw
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< 2026.5.18
𝑥
= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration