CVE-2025-25196

OpenFGA Authorization Bypass

Description

OpenFGA is a high-performance and flexible authorization/permission engine built for developers and inspired by Google Zanzibar. OpenFGA < v1.8.4 (Helm chart < openfga-0.2.22, docker < v.1.8.4) are vulnerable to authorization bypass when certain Check and ListObject calls are executed. Users on OpenFGA v1.8.4 or previous, specifically under the following conditions are affected by this authorization bypass vulnerability: 1. Calling Check API or ListObjects with a model that has a relation directly assignable to both public access AND userset with the same type. 2. A type bound public access tuple is assigned to an object. 3. userset tuple is not assigned to the same object. and 4. Check request's user field is a userset that has the same type as the type bound public access tuple's user type. Users are advised to upgrade to v1.8.5 which is backwards compatible. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: openfga openfga
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-25196?
CVE-2025-25196 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-25196?
To fix CVE-2025-25196, 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-2025-25196 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-25196 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-2025-25196?
CVE-2025-25196 affects openfga openfga.
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