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

Severity: high (CVSS 7.1 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-06-12 · updated 2026-07-23
Weakness: CWE-290

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 products

OpenClaw: before 2026.5.18 — fixed in 2026.5.18

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: OpenClaw 2026.5.18. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

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

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