CVE 8.6 HIGH

OpenClaw < 2026.5.3 - Privilege Escalation via Mutable Slack Display Names in allowFrom_CVE-2026-53823

8.6 / 10
HIGH
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

Description

OpenClaw before 2026.5.3 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in the allowFrom feature that binds to mutable Slack display names. Attackers with Slack account access can change display name metadata to match policy entries, potentially gaining unauthorized agent access intended for other identities.

AI Analysis

Privilege escalation vulnerability via mutable Slack display names in allowFrom feature

Basic Information

ID CVE-2026-53823
Source VulnCheck
Published Jun 12, 2026 at 21:56

Affected Product

Vendor OpenClaw
Product OpenClaw
Affected Versions OpenClaw OpenClaw 0

CWE Classification

AI Assessment

AI Score 8.6 / 10
AI Severity High
Vendor OpenClaw
Product OpenClaw
Version < 2026.5.3

References

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