CVE-2026-53849

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.1

Exploit probability—

ProductOpenclaw

PublishedJun 16, 2026

First seenJun 16, 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-cw4q-gqg5-g38h

Affected products

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

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