CVE-2026-53849

HIGH SEVERITY

CVSS Score & Metrics

Base Score

8.1 / 10

Vector String

                                        CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N                                    

Vulnerability Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.7 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where the allowFrom feature improperly validates Discord account identity using mutable display names instead of immutable user IDs. Attackers with Discord accounts can change their display name to match a policy entry and gain unauthorized agent access intended for another Discord identity.

Vulnerability Details

Published Date

June 16, 2026

Last Modified

June 16, 2026

CWE ID

CWE-290

Source

NVD

Vendor

OpenClaw

Product

OpenClaw

External References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cw4q-gqg5-g38h
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-mutable-discord-display-names-in-allowfrom

CVE-2026-53849

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