CVE-2026-53849 — HIGH (8.1)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-53849?

CVE-2026-53849 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53849?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.

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.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.5.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-290

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cw4q-gqg5-g38hVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-mutable-dThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-53849?

CVE-2026-53849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). 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 I...

How severe is CVE-2026-53849?

CVE-2026-53849 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-53849?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openclaw Openclaw.