Vulnerability · Published Jun 12, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck

CVE-2026-53832OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Identity Header Forgery via Trusted-Proxy Configuration

High 7.7

In plain English

A high-severity authentication bypass by spoofing in OpenClaw from OpenClaw. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 1% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.7High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 99.1% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
npm	openclaw	2026.5.18	GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
OpenClaw	OpenClaw	0 – before 2026.5.18

Weakness: CWE-290 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

References

GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj) vendor-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Identity Header Forgery via Trusted-Proxy Configuration third-party-advisory