VTEX apps-graphql 2.x GraphQL API improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VTEX apps-graphql 2.x and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component GraphQL API Module. This manipulation causes improper authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-28877. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in VTEX apps-graphql 2.x and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component GraphQL API Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The VTEX [email protected] GraphQL API module does not properly restrict unauthorized access to private configuration data. ([email protected] is unaffected by this issue.)

The weakness was shared 03/31/2023. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-28877 since 03/27/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-32497). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: apps-graphql 3.0

Timelineinfo

03/27/2023 🔍
03/31/2023 +4 days 🔍
03/31/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/07/2025 +982 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: developers.vtex.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28877 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28877
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-224689
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/31/2023 19:35
Updated: 12/07/2025 20:45
Changes: 03/31/2023 19:35 (39), 04/21/2023 09:03 (1), 04/21/2023 09:08 (11), 12/07/2025 20:45 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Discussion

 y4g0 (+0)
10 months ago
this cve has a public exploit?

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