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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD7.7 High

CVE-2026-53811

OpenClaw < 2026.5.7 - Privilege Escalation via Mutable Display Names in Matrix allowFrom

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.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

OpenClaw OpenClaw

Default version status: unaffected

  • 0 to < 2026.5.7affected
  • 2026.5.7unaffected
pkg:npm/openclaw

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