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CVE-2026-53811

OpenClaw < 2026.5.7 - Privilege Escalation via Mutable Display Names in Matrix allowFrom

Published: Jun 11, 2026Updated: Jun 11, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
8.8CVSS
HIGH

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.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

CWE-290

Affected Products

OpenClaw
OpenClaw
Security Products / endpoint-av-edr
openclawoss-projectSecurity Productsaka crabbox, clawdbot

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Initial Access
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References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7hxm-f538-3xp6
github.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-mutable-display-names-in-matrix-allowfrom
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Jun 11, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 11, 2026

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