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Graphql Type Introspection Allowed

GraphQL type introspection vulnerability enables unauthorized access to type details, potentially leading to data exposure and security breaches.

Security Misconfiguration (SM)

"GraphQL type introspection mode enabled vulnerability refers to a security flaw where the type introspection feature in GraphQL is improperly configured, allowing unauthorized access to type information. Type introspection allows clients to query the server for details about available types, their fields, and their relationships." "When this mode is enabled without proper access controls, it exposes sensitive information about the GraphQL schema, potentially leading to data exposure and security breaches. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain insights into the data model, identify valuable fields, and craft targeted queries to extract sensitive data or perform unauthorized operations." "Mitigation involves disabling or securing type introspection to prevent unauthorized access to schema details."

"GraphQL type introspection mode enabled vulnerability refers to a security flaw where the type introspection feature in GraphQL is improperly configured, allowing unauthorized access to type information. Type introspection allows clients to query the server for details about available types, their fields, and their relationships." "When this mode is enabled without proper access controls, it exposes sensitive information about the GraphQL schema, potentially leading to data exposure and security breaches. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain insights into the data model, identify valuable fields, and craft targeted queries to extract sensitive data or perform unauthorized operations." "Mitigation involves disabling or securing type introspection to prevent unauthorized access to schema details."

Impact of the vulnerability

Impact of the vulnerability

Data exposure and security risks from GraphQL type introspection vulnerability.

Data exposure and security risks from GraphQL type introspection vulnerability.

How this template works

APIs Selection

The API selection filters in this array use a regular expression to match URLs that contain the word "graphql". This ensures that only requests to GraphQL endpoints are selected for execution.

Execute request

The execute section specifies that a single request should be executed. The request includes two modifications. First, the URL is modified using a regular expression to replace any characters after "graphql" with just "graphql". This ensures that the request is sent to the correct GraphQL endpoint. Second, the request body is replaced with a GraphQL query that retrieves the name of the "__type" with the name "Query".

Validation

The validation section checks if the response payload contains both the "data" field and the "__type" field. This ensures that the GraphQL query was successful and the expected data is returned in the response.

Frequently asked questions

What is GraphQL type introspection and how does it work

What is GraphQL type introspection and how does it work

What is GraphQL type introspection and how does it work

How can enabling GraphQL type introspection without proper access controls lead to security vulnerabilities

How can enabling GraphQL type introspection without proper access controls lead to security vulnerabilities

How can enabling GraphQL type introspection without proper access controls lead to security vulnerabilities

What are the potential impacts of a GraphQL type introspection vulnerability

What are the potential impacts of a GraphQL type introspection vulnerability

What are the potential impacts of a GraphQL type introspection vulnerability

How can the GraphQL type introspection vulnerability be mitigated

How can the GraphQL type introspection vulnerability be mitigated

How can the GraphQL type introspection vulnerability be mitigated

What are some recommended resources for learning more about GraphQL type introspection vulnerabilities

What are some recommended resources for learning more about GraphQL type introspection vulnerabilities

What are some recommended resources for learning more about GraphQL type introspection vulnerabilities

How can this specific test be executed to identify GraphQL type introspection vulnerabilities

How can this specific test be executed to identify GraphQL type introspection vulnerabilities

How can this specific test be executed to identify GraphQL type introspection vulnerabilities

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"We are absolutely thrilled with the testing feature of Akto. We have used it on our graphQL endpoints and it performs flawlessly identifying common API security issues. It's truly a game-changer and we highly recommend Akto to anyone looking to effortlessly secure their API endpoints. With a user-friendly interface, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to embrace custom rules with context to reduce false positives."

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"We are absolutely thrilled with the testing feature of Akto. We have used it on our graphQL endpoints and it performs flawlessly identifying common API security issues. It's truly a game-changer and we highly recommend Akto to anyone looking to effortlessly secure their API endpoints. With a user-friendly interface, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to embrace custom rules with context to reduce false positives."

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Security team,

Loom

"We are absolutely thrilled with the testing feature of Akto. We have used it on our graphQL endpoints and it performs flawlessly identifying common API security issues. It's truly a game-changer and we highly recommend Akto to anyone looking to effortlessly secure their API endpoints. With a user-friendly interface, it's the perfect solution for anyone looking to embrace custom rules with context to reduce false positives."

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Loom

"The text editor in Akto is absolutely remarkable. Its user-friendly YAML format strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. With intuitive features like 'API selection filter', 'Execute', Validate' creating test rules becomes incredibly easy. Akto's test editor is a game-changer, enabling seamless creation of highly personalized and effective tests that could meet the needs of any modern day organization. "

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Rippling

"The text editor in Akto is absolutely remarkable. Its user-friendly YAML format strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. With intuitive features like 'API selection filter', 'Execute', Validate' creating test rules becomes incredibly easy. Akto's test editor is a game-changer, enabling seamless creation of highly personalized and effective tests that could meet the needs of any modern day organization. "

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Security team,

Rippling

"The text editor in Akto is absolutely remarkable. Its user-friendly YAML format strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and power. With intuitive features like 'API selection filter', 'Execute', Validate' creating test rules becomes incredibly easy. Akto's test editor is a game-changer, enabling seamless creation of highly personalized and effective tests that could meet the needs of any modern day organization. "

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