CVE-2023-6394: Quarkus: graphql operations over websockets bypass

Published Nov 30, 2023
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Updated

A flaw was found in Quarkus. This issue occurs when receiving a request over websocket with no role-based permission specified on the GraphQL operation, Quarkus processes the request without authentication despite the endpoint being secured. This can allow an attacker to access information and functionality outside of normal granted API permissions.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/quarkus<3.6.0
3.6.0
maven/io.quarkus:quarkus-smallrye-graphql-client<2.13.9.Final
2.13.9.Final
maven/io.quarkus:quarkus-smallrye-graphql-client>=2.14.0<3.5.3
3.5.3
Quarkus Quarkus<3.6.0
redhat Build Of Quarkus

Event History

Nov 30, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6394?

CVE-2023-6394 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6394?

To fix CVE-2023-6394, upgrade to Quarkus version 3.6.0 or later, or use specific patched versions for the affected GraphQL client dependencies.

3

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2023-6394?

Applications using Quarkus with GraphQL operations lacking role-based permission specifications are vulnerable to CVE-2023-6394.

4

Can CVE-2023-6394 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-6394 can be exploited remotely since it involves receiving unauthenticated requests over a websocket.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2023-6394 on data security?

The impact of CVE-2023-6394 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information due to the lack of proper authentication.

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