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CVE-2024-56323

Openfga broken access control

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.45%
  1. Published13 Jan 2025

Description

OpenFGA is an authorization/permission engine. IN OpenFGA v1.3.8 to v1.8.2 (Helm chart openfga-0.1.38 to openfga-0.2.19, docker v1.3.8 to v.1.8.2) are vulnerable to authorization bypass under the following conditions: 1. calling Check API or ListObjects with a model that uses [conditions](https://openfga.dev/docs/modeling/conditions), and 2. calling Check API or ListObjects API with [contextual tuples](https://openfga.dev/docs/concepts#what-are-contextual-tuples) that include conditions and 3. OpenFGA is configured with caching enabled (`OPENFGA_CHECK_QUERY_CACHE_ENABLED`). Users are advised to upgrade to v1.8.3. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Openfga Helm Charts≥ 0.1.38 < 0.2.19
Openfga≥ 1.3.8 < 1.8.3

Remediation

Fixed in
Openfga Helm Charts≥ 0.2.19
Openfga≥ 1.8.3

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-56323 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-56323 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.45%.

How severe is CVE-2024-56323?

CVE-2024-56323 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-56323?

Affected products include Openfga Helm Charts, Openfga.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56323?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Openfga Helm Charts 0.2.19, Openfga 1.8.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.