CVE-2026-73501 — kin-openapi is a Go project for handling OpenAPI files.¶
Key facts
CVE-2026-73501 is a Critical (9.1) vulnerability: kin-openapi is a Go project for handling OpenAPI files.. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
| CVE | CVE-2026-73501 |
| Severity | Critical (9.1) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2026/CVE-2026-73501/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
kin-openapi is a Go project for handling OpenAPI files. Prior to 0.144.0, ValidationHandler.Load() in openapi3filter/validation_handler.go silently replaces a nil AuthenticationFunc with NoopAuthenticationFunc, which returns nil without checking credentials. This substitution causes every OpenAPI security requirement to be satisfied for unauthenticated requests when an application relies on ValidationHandler as its enforcement middleware. The no-op callback prevents the fail-closed ErrAuthenticationServiceMissing path from being reached and forwards the request to protected handlers that may require an API key, OAuth token, or another security scheme. This issue is fixed in version 0.144.0.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-73501 |
| Type | RCE |
| CVSS Score | 9.1 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2026/CVE-2026-73501/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2026-73501
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- https://github.com/getkin/kin-openapi/commit/f0407d53b0730280266f454b755010e7eeb985da
- https://github.com/getkin/kin-openapi/releases/tag/v0.144.0
- https://github.com/getkin/kin-openapi/security/advisories/GHSA-r277-6w6q-xmqw
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-08-13T13:42:29.674904208
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2026-73501?¶
CVE-2026-73501 is a Critical (9.1) vulnerability: kin-openapi is a Go project for handling OpenAPI files.. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
How do I detect CVE-2026-73501?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2026-73501?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.