github.com/openfga/openfga

CVE-2026-40293

CVE-2026-40293 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in github.com/openfga/openfga (go), affecting versions >= 0.1.4, <= 1.13.1. It is fixed in 1.14.0.

Key facts
CVSS score
6.5
Medium
Attack vector
Network
Issuing authority
GitHub Advisory Database
Affected package
github.com/openfga/openfga
Fixed in
1.14.0
Disclosed
2026

Summary

Description When OpenFGA is configured to use preshared-key authentication with the built-in playground enabled, the local server includes the preshared API key in the HTML response of the /playground endpoint. The /playground endpoint is enabled by default and does not require authentication. It is intended for local development and debugging and is not designed to be exposed to production environments. Am I Affected? You are affected if you meet each of the following preconditions: You are running OpenFGA with --authn-method preshared, and The playground is enabled, and The playground endpoint is accessible beyond localhost or trusted networks. Fix Upgrade to OpenFGA v1.14.0, or disable the playground by running ./openfga run --playground-enabled=false.

Impact

Severity and exposure

CVE-2026-40293 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment.

A fixed version is available (1.14.0). Upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

go

  • github.com/openfga/openfga (>= 0.1.4, <= 1.13.1)

Security releases

  • github.com/openfga/openfga → 1.14.0 (go)
Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade github.com/openfga/openfga to 1.14.0 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

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Frequently asked questions about CVE-2026-40293

What is CVE-2026-40293?

CVE-2026-40293 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in github.com/openfga/openfga (go), affecting versions >= 0.1.4, <= 1.13.1. It is fixed in 1.14.0.

How severe is CVE-2026-40293?

CVE-2026-40293 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of github.com/openfga/openfga are affected by CVE-2026-40293?

github.com/openfga/openfga (go) versions >= 0.1.4, <= 1.13.1 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-40293?

Yes. CVE-2026-40293 is fixed in 1.14.0. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2026-40293 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2026-40293 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo

What actually determines whether CVE-2026-40293 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40293?

Upgrade github.com/openfga/openfga to 1.14.0 or later.

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