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Full vulnerability report · 2024
CVE-2024-40094High confidence

GraphQL Java (aka graphql-java) before 21.5 does not properly consider ExecutableNormalizedFields (ENFs) as part of preventing denial of service via introspection queries

Unknown · Unknown

5.3MediumCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Scheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Patch available
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Operational reassessment

Published severity in operational context

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Published severityMediumOperational priority:Medium, unchanged from published severity.unchanged

Evidence used

  • No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
  • The selected CVSS metric records a network-reachable, unauthenticated path with no user interaction.
  • EPSS is 0.94% for the current model date.

Compensating controls

  • Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
  • Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
  • Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.

Verification

  1. Confirm that the asset runs Unknown Unknown and falls inside the recorded affected range.
  2. Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
  3. Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
  4. Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Mitigation target: As exposure requiresRemediation target: Within 365 days

This automated reassessment organises public evidence. It does not know asset exposure, business impact or control effectiveness and does not replace CVSS or a human risk decision.

Open-source package ranges3 source-attributed ranges

These OSV and GitHub advisory ranges apply only to the named package and ecosystem. A listed fixed version is not a universal product patch or proof that an update is installed.

Ecosystem and packageAffected rangeFirst fixed versionEvidence
Mavencom.graphql-java:graphql-javaECOSYSTEM: introduced 0; fixed 19.1119.11OSV record ↗aggregator derived · 10 Sep 2026
Mavencom.graphql-java:graphql-javaECOSYSTEM: introduced 20.0; fixed 20.920.9OSV record ↗aggregator derived · 10 Sep 2026
Mavencom.graphql-java:graphql-javaECOSYSTEM: introduced 21.0; fixed 21.521.5OSV record ↗aggregator derived · 10 Sep 2026
Direct vendor intelligence

Authoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories

Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.

1 current
CVE-2024-40094 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 3 · finalRed Hat Product Securitygraphql-java: GraphQL Java: Denial of Service via introspection queries
3 known affected

The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.

  • graphql-java as a component of Red Hat Fuse 7
  • graphql-java as a component of Red Hat Integration Camel K 1
  • graphql-java as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7
Summary
A vulnerability was found in GraphQL Java, affecting versions prior to 21.5. This flaw allows an attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack via introspection queries. The issue arises due to the improper handling of ExecutableNormalizedFields (ENFs), which are not adequately considered during the introspection query process. This issue could lead to resource exhaustion and service disruption under certain conditions.
Remediation
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Optional official sources

National CERT insights
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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2024-2357

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionScheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Patch available
01

What, why and how

GraphQL Java (aka graphql-java) before 21.5 does not properly consider ExecutableNormalizedFields (ENFs) as part of preventing denial of service via introspection queries. 20.9 and 19.11 are also fixed versions.

What

GraphQL Java (aka graphql-java) before 21.5 does not properly consider ExecutableNormalizedFields (ENFs) as part of preventing denial of service via introspection queries. 20.9 and 19.11 are also fixed versions.

Why

The current structured CVE record identifies a security weakness, but the root cause requires confirmation in the linked vendor material.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may disrupt the affected service.

What

GraphQL Java (aka graphql-java) before 21.5 does not properly consider ExecutableNormalizedFields (ENFs) as part of preventing denial of service via introspection queries. 20.9 and 19.11 are also fixed versions.

Why

The current structured CVE record identifies a security weakness, but the root cause requires confirmation in the linked vendor material.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may disrupt the affected service.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → vulnerable operation → disrupt the affected service
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration.
CWE not yet assigned
CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CNoneConfidentiality impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.ILowIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.ANoneAvailability impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
NetworkUnauthenticatedDenial of service
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Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

BSI · German · WID-SEC-2024-3147Red Hat Produkte: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein entfernter anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Red Hat-Produkten ausnutzen, um Dateien zu manipulieren, beliebigen Code auszuführen und einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu erzeugen.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2025-0474IBM Business Automation Workflow: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in IBM Business Automation Workflow ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2024-3365IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service

Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen.

Official advisory ↗
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · English · CSA-SB-20240731Security Bulletin 31 Jul 2024

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore included this CVE in its official Security Bulletin 31 Jul 2024, published on 31 July 2024. Open the linked bulletin for the product, severity and reference information published in that issue.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2025-AVI-0170Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits IBM

d?id=CVE-2024-21536 Référence CVE CVE-2024-21538 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-21538 Référence CVE CVE-2024-27267 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-27267 Référence CVE CVE-2024-29857 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-29857 Référence CVE CVE-2024-30203 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-30203 Référence CVE CVE-2024-30204 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-30204 Référence CVE CVE-2024-30205 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-30205 Référence CVE CVE-2024-38999 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-38999 Référence CVE CVE-2024-39331 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-39331 Référence CVE CVE-2024-40094 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-40094 Référence CVE CVE-2024-43796 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-43796 Référence CVE CVE-2024-43799 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-43799 Référence CVE CVE-2024-43800 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-43800 Référence CVE CVE-2024-45216 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-45216 Référence CVE CVE-2024-45217 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-45217 Référence CVE CVE-2024-45296 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-45296 Référence CVE CVE-2024-45590 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-45590 Référence CVE CVE-2024-47554 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=

Official advisory ↗
03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Patch available
Affected
Fixed
Action
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 30 Jul 2024 · Last source change 20 Nov 2024, 20:13 UTC · CWE not yet assigned

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.1
CVSS sourceCISA ADP
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2024-2357
Product sourceVendor CSAF · Red Hat Product Security
Remediation sourceVendor CSAF · Red Hat Product Security
CWE sourceUnavailable
NVD statusNVD not scheduled

Missing structured fields: CWE classification, affected product. Missing data is not evidence of low risk; review the primary advisory.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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  1. Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
    Before
    n/a · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
    After
    n/a · Fixed: Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
    Red Hat Product Security ↗
  2. Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Patch available.
    Before
    Awaiting fix
    After
    Patch available
    Red Hat Product Security ↗
Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
Fixed release recorded from official guidance
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2024-2357↗Red Hat Product Security security advisory↗CVE authority or vendor reference↗Official CVE record (CNA and ADP data)↗NVD record↗
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
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