GHSA-hx78-272p-mqqh Authorization Bypass in graphql-shield
Attackers can bypass authorization checks in graphql-shield due to insecure caching keys, potentially accessing unauthorized data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is GHSA-hx78-272p-mqqh?
GHSA-hx78-272p-mqqh is an authentication bypass vulnerability in graphql-shield, published on 3 Sep 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Versions of graphql-shield prior to 6.0.6 are vulnerable to an Authorization Bypass. The rule caching option no_cache relies on keys generated by cryptographically insecure functions, which may cause rules to be incorrectly cached. This allows attackers to access information they should not have access to in case of a key collision.
Recommendation
Upgrade to version 6.0.6 or later.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-hx78-272p-mqqh?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including graphql-shield.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
graphql-shield npm | All versions | 6.0.6 |
graphql-shield npm | All versions | 6.0.6 |
How do I fix GHSA-hx78-272p-mqqh?
Upgrade graphql-shield to 6.0.6 or later.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is GHSA-hx78-272p-mqqh being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-hx78-272p-mqqh in the wild and no public exploit code.