CVE-2023-6394

Quarkus: graphql operations over websockets bypass

Description

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.

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat build of Quarkus 2.13.9.Final
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat build of Quarkus 3.2.9.Final
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7612 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7700 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6394 vendor advisory vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2252197 issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6394?
CVE-2023-6394 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6394?
To fix CVE-2023-6394, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-6394 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6394 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6394?
CVE-2023-6394 affects Red Hat Red Hat build of Quarkus 2.13.9.Final, Red Hat Red Hat build of Quarkus 3.2.9.Final.
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