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CVE-2022-21708

6.5 · MEDIUM

graphql-go is a GraphQL server with a focus on ease of use.

Published Jan 21, 2022CWE-400EPSS 1.24%

Overview

CVE-2022-21708 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 21, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

graphql-go is a GraphQL server with a focus on ease of use. In versions prior to 1.3.0 there exists a DoS vulnerability that is possible due to a bug in the library that would allow an attacker with specifically designed queries to cause stack overflow panics. Any user with access to the GraphQL handler can send these queries and cause stack overflows. This in turn could potentially compromise the ability of the server to serve data to its users. The issue has been patched in version `v1.3.0`. The only known workaround for this issue is to disable the `graphql.MaxDepth` option from your schema which is not recommended.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/graph-gophers/graphql-go/commit/eae31ca73eb3473c544710955d1dbebc22605bfeGitHubgithub.com/graph-gophers/graphql-go/security/advisories/GHSA-mh3m-8c74-74xhGitHubgithub.com/graph-gophers/graphql-go/commit/eae31ca73eb3473c544710955d1dbebc22605bfeGitHubgithub.com/graph-gophers/graphql-go/security/advisories/GHSA-mh3m-8c74-74xh

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21708?

CVE-2022-21708 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 21, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-21708?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-21708?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-21708?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-21708 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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