How severe is CVE-2022-23542?

CVE-2022-23542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-23542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23542?

CVE-2022-23542 affects Openfga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23542?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-23542 published?

CVE-2022-23542 was published on 2022-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23542

CVE-2022-23542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openfga with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Openfga
Published: 2022-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenFGA is an authorization/permission engine built for developers and inspired by Google Zanzibar. During an internal security assessment, it was discovered that OpenFGA version 0.3.0 is vulnerable to authorization bypass under certain conditions. This issue has been patched in version 0.3.1 and is backward compatible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23542?: OpenFGA is an authorization/permission engine built for developers and inspired by Google Zanzibar. During an internal security assessment, it was discovered that OpenFGA version 0.3.0 is vulnerable to authorization bypass under certain conditions. This issue has been patched in version 0.3.1 and is backward compatible.
How severe is CVE-2022-23542?: CVE-2022-23542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-23542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23542?: CVE-2022-23542 affects Openfga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23542 published?: CVE-2022-23542 was published on 2022-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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