{"id":"CVE-2026-53832","aliases":["GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj"],"url":"https://o3.security/vulnerability/CVE-2026-53832","summary":"OpenClaw < 2026.5.18 - Identity Header Forgery via Trusted-Proxy Configuration","details":"### Summary\n\nSame-host trusted-proxy deployments could accept local forged identity headers. In affected versions, a local same-host caller that can reach the proxy-facing Gateway port could supply identity headers normally reserved for the trusted proxy.\n\nThis advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.\n\n### Impact\n\nWhen the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could receive operator identity associated with the forged headers. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.\n\n### Patched Versions\n\nThe first stable patched version is `2026.5.18`.\n\n### Mitigations\n\nbind trusted-proxy ingress behind the actual proxy and firewall direct same-host access. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.","published":"2026-06-12T21:56:57.152Z","modified":"2026-08-17T03:55:02.799627574Z","cvss":null,"epss":{"score":0.00102,"percentile":0.01041,"asOf":"2026-09-16"},"cisaKev":null,"exploitsKnown":0,"affectedPackages":[{"ecosystem":"npm","name":"openclaw","fixedVersion":"2026.5.18"}],"fix":null,"references":[{"type":"ADVISORY","url":"https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/53xxx/CVE-2026-53832.json"},{"type":"ADVISORY","url":"https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rggc-m335-3wvj"},{"type":"ADVISORY","url":"https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53832"},{"type":"ADVISORY","url":"https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-identity-header-forgery-via-trusted-proxy-configuration"},{"type":"PACKAGE","url":"https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"}],"provenance":{"sources":["OSV.dev","FIRST.org (EPSS)"],"lastVerified":"2026-08-17T03:55:02.799627574Z"}}