CVE-2026-53811

High

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.7 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Matrix allowFrom feature that allows authenticated accounts to match policy entries through mutable display name metadata. Attackers with the ability to change display names can receive agent access intended for another Matrix identity, potentially gaining unauthorized permissions depending on operator configuration.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.8

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedJun 11, 2026

First seenJun 11, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-290CWE-290

How to fix

Update

openclaw openclaw2026.5.7 or later
openclaw2026.5.7 or later

Vendor advisories

github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7hxm-f538-3xp6

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
openclaw openclaw	v < 2026.5.7	2026.5.7
openclawnpm	v < 2026.5.7	2026.5.7

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