GitHub Advisoryadvisory · npm

GHSA-cw4q-gqg5-g38h OpenClaw: Discord allowFrom could bind to mutable display names

HIGH Published 2026-06-18 Modified 2026-06-18 Official page ↗
Aliases
CVE-2026-53849
Ecosystem
npm
Packages
openclaw
Severity
High
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weaknesses
CWE-290
Reviewed
2026-06-18

Affected packages

• npm openclaw: < 2026.5.7 → fixed in 2026.5.7

Description

Summary Discord allowFrom could bind to mutable display names. In affected versions, a Discord account able to change display or global name metadata could match a policy entry through mutable display metadata. This 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. Impact When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could receive agent access intended for another Discord identity. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path. Patched Versions The first stable patched version is `2026.5.7`. Mitigations use stable Discord user IDs in allowlists until patched. 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.

Related

Alias · CVE (1)

  • CVE-2026-53849 OpenClaw before 2026.5.7 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability where the allowFrom feature improperly validates Discord account… vulnerability

Weakness · CWE (1)

  • CWE-290 Authentication Bypass by Spoofing weakness

References