highCVSS 8.8Vulnerability

CVE-2026-53811

### Summary Matrix allowFrom could bind to mutable display names. In affected versions, a Matrix account able to change display 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 Matrix 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 Matrix 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.

Properties

summary
OpenClaw: Matrix allowFrom could bind to mutable display names
severity
high
epss_score
0.00309
cvss_score
8.8
ghsa_published
2026-07-02T17:13:58Z
source_url
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-7hxm-f538-3xp6
ghsa_updated
2026-07-02T17:13:59Z
ghsa_id
GHSA-7hxm-f538-3xp6
cve_id
CVE-2026-53811
cvss_vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
is_ghsa_only
false
epss_percentile
0.23637

Related Entities (5)

ENRICHED_BY (1)

[Source]FIRST EPSS

AFFECTS (1)

[Software]npm/openclaw

HAS_WEAKNESS (1)

[Weakness]Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

REPORTED_BY (1)

[Source]GitHub Advisory Database

VULNERABLE_TO (1)

[Software]npm/openclaw

Explore deeper with Ninja Signal's threat intelligence graph

CVE-2026-53811 (CVSS 8.8) — Ninja Signal Threat Intelligence | Ninja Signal