CVE-2022-21708

Name: CVE-2022-21708
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-21T23:15:08.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-21708 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. graphql-go is a GraphQL server with a focus on ease of use. In versions prior to 1.3.0 there exists a DoS vulnerability that is possible due to a bug in the library that would allow an attacker with specifically designed queries to cause stack overflow panics. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

graphql-go is a GraphQL server with a focus on ease of use. In versions prior to 1.3.0 there exists a DoS vulnerability that is possible due to a bug in the library that would allow an attacker with specifically designed queries to cause stack overflow panics. Any user with access to the GraphQL handler can send these queries and cause stack overflows. This in turn could potentially compromise the ability of the server to serve data to its users. The issue has been patched in version `v1.3.0`. The only known workaround for this issue is to disable the `graphql.MaxDepth` option from your schema which is not recommended.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Graphql-Go Project	Graphql-Go	< 1.3.0

References

https://github.com/graph-gophers/graphql-go/commit/eae31ca73eb3473c544710955d1dbebc22605bfePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/graph-gophers/graphql-go/security/advisories/GHSA-mh3m-8c74-74xhThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/graph-gophers/graphql-go/commit/eae31ca73eb3473c544710955d1dbebc22605bfePatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/graph-gophers/graphql-go/security/advisories/GHSA-mh3m-8c74-74xhThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21708?

How severe is CVE-2022-21708?

CVE-2022-21708 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21708?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST