In GraphQL Java (aka graphql-java) before 20.1, an attacker can send a crafted GraphQL…
Priority MEDIUM 41CWE-770Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 2 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA, GitHub and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-770.
Summary
In GraphQL Java (aka graphql-java) before 20.1, an attacker can send a crafted GraphQL query that causes stack consumption. The fixed versions are 20.1, 19.4, 18.4, 17.5, and 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.01059 64th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven): 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135, 17.5, 18.4 +2Red Hat: 2 advisoriesRed Hat: 2 fixed, 2 without a fix
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| — | com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) | before 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135 | 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135 | Patch available | GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 |
| — | com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) | 1.2 to before 17.5 | 17.5 | Patch available | GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 |
| — | com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) | 18.0 to before 18.4 | 18.4 | Patch available | GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 |
| — | com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) | 19.0 to before 19.4 | 19.4 | Patch available | GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 |
| — | com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) | 20.0 to before 20.1 | 20.1 | Patch available | GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) Vendor— Affected before 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135 Fixed in 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135 Patch available GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2
- com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) Vendor— Affected 1.2 to before 17.5 Fixed in 17.5 Patch available GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2
- com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) Vendor— Affected 18.0 to before 18.4 Fixed in 18.4 Patch available GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2
- com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) Vendor— Affected 19.0 to before 19.4 Fixed in 19.4 Patch available GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2
- com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) Vendor— Affected 20.0 to before 20.1 Fixed in 20.1 Patch available GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2
CPE configurations NVD · 2
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:graphql-java:graphql-java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 17.5; 18.0 to before 18.4; 19.0 to before 19.4 | Vulnerable | Graphql-java |
| cpe:2.3:a:graphql-java:graphql-java:20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 20.0 | Vulnerable | Graphql-java |
- cpe:2.3:a:graphql-java:graphql-java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 17.5; 18.0 to before 18.4; 19.0 to before 19.4 Vulnerable ·Graphql-java
- cpe:2.3:a:graphql-java:graphql-java:20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 20.0 Vulnerable ·Graphql-java
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) Fixed in 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) Fixed in 17.5 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) Fixed in 18.4 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) Fixed in 19.4 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 com.graphql-java:graphql-java (Maven) Fixed in 20.1 Advisory →
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2023:3809 Released 2023-06-29 · Red Hat rating ModerateRed Hat build of Quarkus 2.13.8 release and security update
- Red Hat build of Quarkus 2.13.8.Final com.graphql-java.graphql-java-19.4.0.redhat-00001.jar, io.quarkus.quarkus-grpc-2.13.8.Final-redhat-00004.jar, io.quarkus.quarkus-oidc-2.13.8.Final-redhat-00004.jar +3
- RHSA-2023:3815 Released 2023-06-27 · Red Hat rating ImportantService Registry (container images) release and security update [2.4.3 GA]
- RHINT Service Registry 2.4.3 GA
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Integration Camel K 1 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat OpenShift Application Runtimes | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| RHINT Service Registry 2.4.3 GA | Fixed | RHSA-2023:3815 |
| Red Hat build of Quarkus 2.13.8.Final | Fixed | RHSA-2023:3809 |
Not affected: 4 products
- Red Hat Fuse 7
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack
- Red Hat build of Quarkus 2.13.8.Final
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-28867
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2
References
Other 5
Sources
- CVE-2023-28867 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-28867 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2023-28867 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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