Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/graphql

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9pv7-vfvm-6vr7
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-26144 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Graphql libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves graphql uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 16.8.1.

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pkg:npm/graphql

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/graphql. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-9pv7-vfvm-6vr7 CVE-2023-26144 MODERATE graphql Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability

CVE-2023-26144 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-26144
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9pv7-vfvm-6vr7
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Graphql
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:L).

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 Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-26144

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

graphql fixed: 16.8.1 
npm install graphql@16.8.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

npm ls graphql

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-26144, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls graphql

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Graphql in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 16.8.1), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls graphql command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

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, 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

Versions of the package graphql from 16.3.0 and before 16.8.1 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) due to insufficient checks in the OverlappingFieldsCanBeMergedRule.ts file when parsing large queries. This vulnerability allows an attacker to degrade system performance. **Note:** It was not proven that this vulnerability can crash the process.

CVE-2023-26144 Affected Graphql Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
16.8.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
graphql
npm/graphql
npm
≥ 16.3.0
< 16.8.1
16.8.1

References

NVD — CVE-2023-26144 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26144
Graphql Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphql/graphql-js/issues/3955
Graphql Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphql/graphql-js/pull/3972
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/graphql/graphql-js/commit/8f4c64eb6a7112a929ffeef00caa67529b3f2fcf
Graphql Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/graphql/graphql-js
Graphql Release RELEASE
https://github.com/graphql/graphql-js/releases/tag/v16.8.1
Graphql Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GRAPHQL-5905181

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26144?
CVE-2023-26144 is a security vulnerability in Graphql involving graphql Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Graphql versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 16.8.1 across affected packages: graphql.
What version fixes CVE-2023-26144?
Upgrading to 16.8.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is graphql affected?
Yes, graphql is affected in releases prior to 16.8.1. Upgrade your dependency to 16.8.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-26144?
CVE-2023-26144 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-26144?
CVE-2023-26144 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 npm dependencies for CVE-2023-26144?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls graphql'. 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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