CVE-2023-43799

Name: CVE-2023-43799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-04T21:15:10.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43799 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Altair is a GraphQL Client. Prior to version 5.2.5, the Altair GraphQL Client Desktop Application does not sanitize external URLs before passing them to the underlying system. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Altair is a GraphQL Client. Prior to version 5.2.5, the Altair GraphQL Client Desktop Application does not sanitize external URLs before passing them to the underlying system. Moreover, Altair GraphQL Client also does not isolate the context of the renderer process. This affects versions of the software running on MacOS, Windows, and Linux. Version 5.2.5 fixes this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Altairgraphql	Altair	< 5.2.5

References

https://github.com/altair-graphql/altair/releases/tag/v5.2.5Release Notes
https://github.com/altair-graphql/altair/security/advisories/GHSA-9m5v-vrf6-fmvmVendor Advisory
https://github.com/altair-graphql/altair/releases/tag/v5.2.5Release Notes
https://github.com/altair-graphql/altair/security/advisories/GHSA-9m5v-vrf6-fmvmVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43799?

How severe is CVE-2023-43799?

CVE-2023-43799 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43799?

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