apollographql embeddable-explorer up to 2.7.1/3.7.2 origin validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in apollographql embeddable-explorer up to 2.7.1/3.7.2. The impacted element is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to origin validation. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-59845. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in apollographql embeddable-explorer up to 2.7.1/3.7.2. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a origin validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-346. The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Apollo Studio Embeddable Explorer & Embeddable Sandbox are website embeddable software solutions from Apollo GraphQL. Prior to Apollo Sandbox version 2.7.2 and Apollo Explorer version 3.7.3, a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability was identified. The vulnerability arises from missing origin validation in the client-side code that handles window.postMessage events. A malicious website can send forged messages to the embedding page, causing the victim’s browser to execute arbitrary GraphQL queries or mutations against their GraphQL server while authenticated with the victim’s cookies. This issue has been patched in Apollo Sandbox version 2.7.2 and Apollo Explorer version 3.7.3.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-59845 since 09/22/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.7.2 or 3.7.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-31347). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 8.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Origin validation
CWE: CWE-346 / CWE-345
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: embeddable-explorer 2.7.2/3.7.3

Timelineinfo

09/22/2025 CVE reserved
09/27/2025 +5 days Advisory disclosed
09/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-w87v-7w53-wwxv
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59845 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59845
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-326168
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2025 07:16
Updated: 09/27/2025 18:35
Changes: 09/27/2025 07:16 (63), 09/27/2025 18:35 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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