CVE-2023-40579

OpenFGA Authorization Bypass

Description

OpenFGA is an authorization/permission engine built for developers and inspired by Google Zanzibar. Some end users of OpenFGA v1.3.0 or earlier are vulnerable to authorization bypass when calling the ListObjects API. The vulnerability affects customers using `ListObjects` with specific models. The affected models contain expressions of type `rel1 from type1`. This issue has been patched in version 1.3.1.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: openfga openfga
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/openfga/openfga/security/advisories/GHSA-jcf2-mxr2-gmqp vendor advisory
https://github.com/openfga/openfga/releases/tag/v1.3.1 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40579?
CVE-2023-40579 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40579?
To fix CVE-2023-40579, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40579 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40579 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40579?
CVE-2023-40579 affects openfga openfga.
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