CVE-2026-53811
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Privilege Escalation via Mutable Display Name in OpenClaw

Publication date: 2026-06-11

Last updated on: 2026-06-11

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
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.
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Published
2026-06-11
Last Modified
2026-06-11
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2026-06-12
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2026-06-12
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CVE-2026-53811
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.5.7 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-290 This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions before 2026.5.7 and involves a privilege escalation issue in the Matrix allowFrom feature. Authenticated users can exploit mutable display name metadata to match policy entries that are not intended for them. By changing display names, attackers can gain agent access meant for another Matrix identity, potentially obtaining unauthorized permissions depending on how the operator has configured the system.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker with authenticated access can escalate their privileges by impersonating another Matrix identity through display name manipulation. This can lead to unauthorized access to agent-level permissions, which may allow the attacker to perform actions or access data they should not be able to, depending on the operator's configuration.

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