CVE-2026-53849

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.

Score

CVSS 4.0 8.6 High

Status

Analyzed - disclosure@vulncheck.com

Published

2026-06-16

Last modified

2026-06-18

Weaknesses

CWE-290

Affected products

• Openclaw (Openclaw)

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