CVE-2022-37734: Graphql java Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v62j-cxhh-fq22
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-400
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-37734 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Graphql java libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves graphql-java vulnerable to denial of service via graphql query that consumes cpu resources. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 17.4, 18.3.

CVE-2022-37734 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-37734
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v62j-cxhh-fq22
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
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-2022-37734

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: 17.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.graphql-java</groupId>
    <artifactId>graphql-java</artifactId>
    <version>17.4</version>
</dependency>
com.graphql-java:graphql-java fixed: 18.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.graphql-java</groupId>
    <artifactId>graphql-java</artifactId>
    <version>18.3</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-2022-37734, 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 17.4), 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. 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

graphql-java before 19.0, 18.3, and 17.4 is vulnerable to Denial of Service. An attacker send a malicious GraphQL query that consumes CPU resources. The fixed versions are 19.0, 18.3, and 17.4.

CVE-2022-37734 Affected Graphql java Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
17.418.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.graphql-java:graphql-java
maven/com.graphql-java/graphql-java
Maven
< 17.4
17.4
com.graphql-java:graphql-java
maven/com.graphql-java/graphql-java
Maven
≥ 18.0
< 18.3
18.3

References

NVD — CVE-2022-37734 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37734
Graphql java Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java/issues/2888
Graphql java Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java/pull/2892
Graphql java Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java
Graphql java Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java/discussions/2958
Graphql java Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphql-java/graphql-java/releases
Graphql java Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-COMGRAPHQLJAVA-3021519

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37734?
CVE-2022-37734 is a security vulnerability in Graphql java involving graphql-java vulnerable to Denial of Service via GraphQL query that consumes CPU resources under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Graphql java versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 17.4, 18.3 across affected packages: com.graphql-java:graphql-java.
What version fixes CVE-2022-37734?
Upgrading to 17.4, 18.3 (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 17.4, 18.3. Upgrade your dependency to 17.4, 18.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-37734?
CVE-2022-37734 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-2022-37734?
CVE-2022-37734 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-37734?
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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