SB2026072604 - Incorrect authorization in graphql-ruby



SB2026072604 - Incorrect authorization in graphql-ruby

Published: July 26, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026072604
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

CVSSv4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in Execution::Next when handling authorization failures raised by GraphQL::Schema::Resolver and its subclasses. A remote user can trigger a GraphQL::UnauthorizedError in an affected resolver to bypass authorization checks.

The issue affects fields using GraphQL::Schema::Resolver and its subclasses, including GraphQL::Schema::Mutation, GraphQL::Schema::RelayClassicMutation, and GraphQL::Schema::Subscription.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.