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GraphQL Unauthenticated Mutation Detected

medium Web App Scanning Plugin ID 114882

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Synopsis

GraphQL Unauthenticated Mutation Detected

Description

GraphQL is an open-source query and manipulation language for APIs. Unlike regular queries that only read data, mutations are operations designed to modify data on the server. When GraphQL APIs allow mutation operations without requiring proper authentication, attackers can manipulate, insert, update, or delete data without authorization.

Solution

Implement proper authentication and authorization controls on all GraphQL endpoints, especially for mutation operations.

See Also

https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/GraphQL_Cheat_Sheet.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 114882

Type: remote

Published: 6/11/2025

Updated: 6/11/2025

Scan Template: api, basic, full, pci, scan

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 1.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

CVSS Score Source: Tenable

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.3

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CVSS Score Source: Tenable

CVSS v4

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.9

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CVSS Score Source: Tenable

Reference Information