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CVE-2026-53823

CVE-2026-53823 · OpenClaw < 2026.5.3 - Privilege Escalation via Mutable Slack Display Names in allowFrom

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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.

CVSS 8.6 · High · EPSS 0.2% · Fix available

Published
Updated

Stack: node

Affected products and versions

  • openclaw

    Versions
    • ≥ 0, < 2026.5.3: Affected (semver)
    • 2026.5.3: Not affected (semver)

    Update to 2026.5.3

  • openclaw npm

    Affected ranges
    • SEMVER: < 2026.5.3

    Update to 2026.5.3

Original sources

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