kin-openapi: Nil-pointer dereference panic in openapi3filter for OpenAPI 3.1 array schemas missing items
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-97394
Summary
kin-openapi: Nil-pointer dereference panic in openapi3filter for OpenAPI 3.1 array schemas missing items
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/getkin/kin-openapi. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether github.com/getkin/kin-openapi is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.
Sources
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