# CVE-2023-26144: node-graphql: Versions of the package graphql from 16.3.0 and before 16.8.1 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) due to insuff...

CVE-2023-26144 is fixed in node-graphql on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26144, released September 20, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-26144
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.3 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0145
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 20, 2023

## Description

Versions of the package graphql from 16.3.0 and before 16.8.1 are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) due to insufficient checks in the OverlappingFieldsCanBeMergedRule.ts file when parsing large queries. This vulnerability allows an attacker to degrade system performance.  **Note:** It was not proven that this vulnerability can crash the process.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | node-graphql Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 16.8.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26144](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-26144.md) | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Linux | node-graphql Debian 14 | 16.8.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26144](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-26144.md) | Sep 20, 2023 |

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