MEDIUM CVSS 5.0
Published: 2026-06-10

CVE-2026-48096

openfga helm_charts Security Advisory (CVE-2026-48096)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-48096 impacting openfga helm_charts. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
OpenFGA is an authorization/permission engine built for developers. Prior to version 1.16.0, when iterator caching is enabled, two distinct check requests can produce the same cache key, leading to OpenFGA reusing an earlier cached result for a subsequent request. This issue has been patched in version 1.16.0.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product openfga / helm_charts
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-345

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-48096 impacting openfga helm_charts.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-48096.yaml
id: cve-2026-48096

info:
  name: openfga helm_charts - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-48096 affecting openfga helm_charts.
    Evaluation: OpenFGA is an authorization/permission engine built for developers. Prior to version 1.16.0, when iterator caching is enabled, two distinct check requ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-48096
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2026-48096
    cwe-id: CWE-345
  tags: cve,cve-2026-48096,openfga,helm_charts,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "helm_charts"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-48096.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-48096
# Target: openfga helm_charts | CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-48096 (openfga helm_charts)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against openfga helm_charts scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-48096.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-48096
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install helm_charts 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade helm_charts 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update helm_charts

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i helm_charts 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i helm_charts

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-48096 in openfga helm_charts?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update openfga helm_charts packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-48096?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-48096?

CVE-2026-48096 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-48096
Weakness CWE-345
Vendor openfga
Product helm_charts
Published 2026-06-10
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L