CVE-2026-1172
birkir prime GraphQL Directive graphql denial of service
Description
A vulnerability has been found in birkir prime up to 0.4.0.beta.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /graphql of the component GraphQL Directive Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 19, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 19, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-1172
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update birkir prime to a fixed version.
- Monitor for vendor patches and apply them.
- Review GraphQL query complexity and limits.
- Consider rate limiting for GraphQL endpoints.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-1172.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/birkir/prime/issues/543 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.341766 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.341766 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.731103 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-1172 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-1172
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability has been found in birkir prime up to 0.4.0.beta.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /graphql of the component GraphQL Directive Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-404 Added Reference https://github.com/birkir/prime/issues/543 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.341766 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.341766 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.731103