CVE-2026-53849

Name: CVE-2026-53849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-16T19:17:02.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 18, 2026

CVE-2026-53849 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.6/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-290

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Openclaw	Openclaw	< 2026.5.7	—
Openclaw	Openclaw	2026.5.7	Beta1

References

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-cw4q-gqg5-g38hVendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-mutable-discord-display-names-in-allowfromThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 18, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53849?

How severe is CVE-2026-53849?

CVE-2026-53849 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-53849?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST