CVE-2026-53827
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OpenClaw Credential Exposure via Message Action Forwarding

Publication date: 2026-06-12

Last updated on: 2026-06-12

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
OpenClaw before 2026.5.2 contains a credential exposure vulnerability in message.action forwarding that allows model-controlled metadata to forward action payloads with Gateway credentials to attacker-supplied loopback URLs. Remote attackers can intercept Gateway tokens and action payloads by providing malicious loopback targets through model-controlled action metadata.
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Published
2026-06-12
Last Modified
2026-06-12
Generated
2026-06-13
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2026-06-13
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NVD
CVE-2026-53827
EUVD
EUVD-2026-36615
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Vendor Product Version / Range
openclaw openclaw to 2026.5.2 (exc)
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CWE-918 The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.
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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to intercept sensitive Gateway credentials and action payloads. This can lead to unauthorized access or misuse of the Gateway, potentially compromising the security of the system that relies on these credentials.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in OpenClaw versions before 2026.5.2 and involves credential exposure through message.action forwarding. Specifically, model-controlled metadata can forward action payloads containing Gateway credentials to attacker-supplied loopback URLs. This means that a remote attacker can provide malicious loopback targets via the model-controlled action metadata, allowing them to intercept Gateway tokens and action payloads.

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