9.3
CRITICAL CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-0650
OpenFlagr <= 1.1.18 Authentication Bypass via Prefix Whitelist Path Normalization
Description

OpenFlagr versions prior to and including 1.1.18 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the HTTP middleware. Due to improper handling of path normalization in the whitelist logic, crafted requests can bypass authentication and access protected API endpoints without valid credentials. Unauthorized access may allow modification of feature flags and export of sensitive data.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 7, 2026, 12:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 7, 2026, 12:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update OpenFlagr to patch authentication bypass. Apply fixes for path normalization and whitelist logic.
  • Update OpenFlagr to version 1.1.19 or later.
  • Review and fix path normalization logic.
  • Ensure whitelist logic properly validates requests.
  • Implement stricter access controls.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-0650 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 07, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description OpenFlagr versions prior to and including 1.1.18 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the HTTP middleware. Due to improper handling of path normalization in the whitelist logic, crafted requests can bypass authentication and access protected API endpoints without valid credentials. Unauthorized access may allow modification of feature flags and export of sensitive data.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CWE CWE-306
    Added CWE CWE-425
    Added Reference https://dreyand.rs/code%20review/golang/2026/01/03/0day-speedrun-openflagr-less-1118-authentication-bypass
    Added Reference https://github.com/openflagr/flagr/releases/tag/1.1.19
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openflagr-authentication-bypass-via-prefix-whitelist-path-normalization
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.3
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