CVE-2026-9165
Stackrox: stackrox: unbounded graphql query depth allows authenticated denial of service
Description
A flaw was found in Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes (RHACS). Central does not limit the depth of GraphQL queries served on the authenticated GraphQL API. An authenticated user with a valid API token can send deeply nested queries that cause excessive resource consumption in Central, resulting in a denial of service for the management plane.
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Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat
commercial·US
Exploitability
Workaround Available
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References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36207
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36319
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36625
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