CVE-2023-28867: Graphql java GraphQL Java Vulnerable To Stack Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-28867 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) graphql java vulnerable to stack vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Graphql java libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves graphql java vulnerable to stack consumption. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135, 17.5, 18.4, 19.4, 20.1.

CVE-2023-28867 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-28867
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p4qx-6w5p-4rj2
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Affected Product Graphql java
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-28867

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Graphql java dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.graphql-java:graphql-java fixed: 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.graphql-java</groupId>
    <artifactId>graphql-java</artifactId>
    <version>0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135</version>
</dependency>
com.graphql-java:graphql-java fixed: 17.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.graphql-java</groupId>
    <artifactId>graphql-java</artifactId>
    <version>17.5</version>
</dependency>
com.graphql-java:graphql-java fixed: 18.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.graphql-java</groupId>
    <artifactId>graphql-java</artifactId>
    <version>18.4</version>
</dependency>
com.graphql-java:graphql-java fixed: 19.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.graphql-java</groupId>
    <artifactId>graphql-java</artifactId>
    <version>19.4</version>
</dependency>
com.graphql-java:graphql-java fixed: 20.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.graphql-java</groupId>
    <artifactId>graphql-java</artifactId>
    <version>20.1</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.graphql-java

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-28867, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.graphql-java

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Graphql java in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.graphql-java command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. In Graphql java, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

CVE-2023-28867 Affected Graphql java Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e313517.518.419.420.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.graphql-java:graphql-java
maven/com.graphql-java/graphql-java
Maven
< 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135
0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135
com.graphql-java:graphql-java
maven/com.graphql-java/graphql-java
Maven
≥ 1.2
< 17.5
17.5
com.graphql-java:graphql-java
maven/com.graphql-java/graphql-java
Maven
≥ 18.0
< 18.4
18.4
com.graphql-java:graphql-java
maven/com.graphql-java/graphql-java
Maven
≥ 19.0
< 19.4
19.4
com.graphql-java:graphql-java
maven/com.graphql-java/graphql-java
Maven
≥ 20.0
< 20.1
All 1 versions
20.0
20.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-28867 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28867
Graphql java Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java/pull/3112
Graphql java Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java
Graphql java Release RELEASE
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java/releases/tag/v17.5
Graphql java Release RELEASE
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java/releases/tag/v18.4
Graphql java Release RELEASE
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java/releases/tag/v19.4
Graphql java Release RELEASE
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java/releases/tag/v20.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28867?
CVE-2023-28867 is a security vulnerability in Graphql java involving GraphQL Java vulnerable to stack consumption under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
Which Graphql java versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135, 17.5, 18.4, 19.4, 20.1 across affected packages: com.graphql-java:graphql-java.
What version fixes CVE-2023-28867?
Upgrading to 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135, 17.5, 18.4, 19.4, 20.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is graphql-java affected?
Yes, com.graphql-java:graphql-java is affected in releases prior to 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135, 17.5, 18.4, 19.4, 20.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.0-2023-03-20T01-49-44-80e3135, 17.5, 18.4, 19.4, 20.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28867?
CVE-2023-28867 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-28867?
CVE-2023-28867 is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-28867?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.graphql-java'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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