Spring for GraphQL WebSocket DoS via keepAlive (v1.31.42.0)
CVE-2026-59287 Published on August 27, 2026
Spring for GraphQL WebSocket Client Denial of Service
Spring for GraphQL is vulnerable to Denial of Service attacks when using the WebSocket client with keepAlive enabled.
Spring for GraphQL 2.0.0 - 2.0.4
Spring for GraphQL 1.4.0 - 1.4.6
Spring for GraphQL 1.3.0 - 1.3.9
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-59287 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The software allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-59287
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Affected Versions
Spring for GraphQL:- Version 2.0.0, <= 2.0.4 is affected.
- Version 1.4.0, <= 1.4.6 is affected.
- Version 1.3.0, <= 1.3.9 is affected.