CVE-2024-50311

Graphql: denial of service (dos) vulnerability via graphql batching

Published Oct 22, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A denial of service (DoS) vulnerability was found in OpenShift. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the GraphQL batching functionality. The vulnerability arises when multiple queries can be sent within a single request, enabling an attacker to submit a request containing thousands of aliases in one query. This issue causes excessive resource consumption, leading to application unavailability for legitimate users.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-45178 A denial of service (DoS) vulnerability was found in OpenShift. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the GraphQL batching functionality. The vulnerability arises when multiple queries can be sent within a single request, enabling an attacker to submit a request containing thousands of aliases in one query. This issue causes excessive resource consumption, leading to application unavailability for legitimate users.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4 cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.18::el9
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-400
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Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Redhat openshift Container Platform
Weaknesses CWE-770
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Redhat openshift Container Platform
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description is available for this CVE. A denial of service (DoS) vulnerability was found in OpenShift. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the GraphQL batching functionality. The vulnerability arises when multiple queries can be sent within a single request, enabling an attacker to submit a request containing thousands of aliases in one query. This issue causes excessive resource consumption, leading to application unavailability for legitimate users.
Title GraphQL: Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability via GraphQL Batching Graphql: denial of service (dos) vulnerability via graphql batching
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat openshift
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat openshift
References
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description is available for this CVE.
Title GraphQL: Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability via GraphQL Batching
Weaknesses CWE-400
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_0

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

threat_severity

Moderate

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Nov 20, 2025, 7:37 PM
Reserved
Oct 22, 2024, 7:15 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 22, 2024, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:04 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 17, 2024, 1:16 PM