OpenClaw < 2026.5.7 - Privilege Escalation via Mutable Display Names in Matrix allowFrom
CVE-2026-53811

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openclaw

Status
Openclaw
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-53811?

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.

Affected Version(s)

OpenClaw 0 < 2026.5.7

OpenClaw 2026.5.7

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/...
vendor-advisorypatch
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-e...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Philip (@PhilipPhil)
.