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CVE-2026-53832 OpenClaw CVE debrief
CVE-2026-53832 is a HIGH-severity vulnerability in OpenClaw, a software that enables identity header validation. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.4 and allows local same-host callers to forge trusted-proxy identity headers. This could potentially enable attackers with access to the proxy-facing Gateway port to assume operator identity and escalate privileges.
- Vendor
- OpenClaw
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.4
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-12
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-12
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-12
Who should care
Users of OpenClaw before version 2026.5.18 should apply the patch to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in OpenClaw before 2026.5.18. It allows local same-host callers to forge trusted-proxy identity headers, potentially enabling attackers to assume operator identity and escalate privileges.
Defensive priority
HIGH
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the patch to update OpenClaw to version 2026.5.18 or later.
- Restrict access to the proxy-facing Gateway port to trusted users only.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and details were obtained from the official CVE.org and NVD sources.
Official resources
CVE-2026-53832 was published on 2026-06-12T22:16:54.790Z and has not been modified since then.