CVE-2026-9165

Stackrox: stackrox: unbounded graphql query depth allows authenticated denial of service

Published Jul 6, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes (RHACS). Central does not limit the depth of GraphQL queries served on the authenticated GraphQL API. An authenticated user with a valid API token can send deeply nested queries that cause excessive resource consumption in Central, resulting in a denial of service for the management plane.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

There is no complete mitigation other than installing the update once available.

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History
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CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:advanced_cluster_security:4
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CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:advanced_cluster_security:4.10::el8
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CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:advanced_cluster_security:4.11::el9
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CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:advanced_cluster_security:4 cpe:/a:redhat:advanced_cluster_security:4.9::el8
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Metrics ssvc

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

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Description A flaw was found in Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes (RHACS). Central does not limit the depth of GraphQL queries served on the authenticated GraphQL API. An authenticated user with a valid API token can send deeply nested queries that cause excessive resource consumption in Central, resulting in a denial of service for the management plane.
Title Stackrox: stackrox: unbounded graphql query depth allows authenticated denial of service
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat advanced Cluster Security
Weaknesses CWE-400
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:advanced_cluster_security:4
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat advanced Cluster Security
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Nov 12, 2026, 4:08 PM
Reserved
May 21, 2026, 12:54 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Jul 6, 2026, 9:16 AM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 5:17 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jul 6, 2026, 8:38 AM