CVE-2024-56323: Github.com/openfga/openfga OpenFGA Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-32q6-rr98-cjqv
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CWE-285
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-56323 is a MODERATE openfga authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Github.com/openfga/openfga libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves openfga authorization bypass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.8.3.

CVE-2024-56323 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-56323
GHSA Identifier GHSA-32q6-rr98-cjqv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Github.com/openfga/openfga
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2024-56323

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/openfga/openfga dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/openfga/openfga fixed: 1.8.3 
Upgrade github.com/openfga/openfga to 1.8.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/openfga/openfga

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-56323, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/openfga/openfga:

inspect dependencies for github.com/openfga/openfga

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/openfga/openfga in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.8.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Github.com/openfga/openfga, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Overview 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 when certain Check and ListObject calls are executed. ### Am I Affected? You are affected by this authorization bypass vulnerability if you are using OpenFGA v1.3.8 to v1.8.2, specifically under the following conditions: 1. Calling Check API or ListObjects with a model that uses [conditions](https://openfga.dev/docs/modeling/conditions), and 2. OpenFGA is configured with caching enabled (`OPENFGA_CHECK_QUERY_CACHE_ENABLED`), and 3. Check API call or ListObjects API calls contain [contextual tuples](https://openfga.dev/docs/concepts#what-are-contextual-tuples) that include conditions. ### Fix Upgrade to v1.8.3. This upgrade is backwards compatible.

CVE-2024-56323 Affected Github.com/openfga/openfga Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.8.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/openfga/openfga
golang/github.com/openfga/openfga
Go
≥ 1.3.8
< 1.8.3
1.8.3

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/openfga/openfga/security/advisories/GHSA-32q6-rr98-cjqv
NVD — CVE-2024-56323 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56323
Github.com/openfga/openfga Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openfga/openfga
pkg.go.dev/vuln/go-2025-3384 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-3384

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56323?
CVE-2024-56323 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/openfga/openfga involving OpenFGA Authorization Bypass under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
Which Github.com/openfga/openfga versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.8.3 across affected packages: github.com/openfga/openfga.
What version fixes CVE-2024-56323?
Upgrading to 1.8.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/openfga/openfga affected?
Yes, github.com/openfga/openfga is affected in releases prior to 1.8.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.8.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-56323?
CVE-2024-56323 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2024-56323?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/openfga/openfga'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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