CVE-2026-0650
CriticalPublic exploitOpenFlagr contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the HTTP middleware
Published Jan 7, 2026 · Updated Oct 10, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-rwp9-5g7q-73q3, GO-2026-4286
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-0650 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v4) affecting github.com/openflagr/flagr (go), Flagr.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including github.com/openflagr/flagr 0.0.0-20251009103504-fe83dc87aa40.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
CVSS v4
9.3
CVSS:4.0/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
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.5%
Higher than 74.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| github.com/openflagr/flagrgo | See advisory | 0.0.0-20251009103504-fe83dc87aa40 |
| Flagr | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
github.com/openflagr/flagr
0.0.0-20251009103504-fe83dc87aa40
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 7, 2026
Last updated
Oct 10, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
- CWE-425 Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/0xxx/CVE-2026-0650.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0650
- articlehttps://github.com/openflagr/flagr/commit/fe83dc87aa404a57554aa5839ac450f55c203570
- articlehttps://github.com/openflagr/flagr/releases/tag/1.1.19
FAQ
Common Questions.
OpenFlagr versions prior to and including 1.1.18 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the HTTP middleware.
Affected: github.com/openflagr/flagr (go); Flagr. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including github.com/openflagr/flagr 0.0.0-20251009103504-fe83dc87aa40.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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