GraphQL

• GraphQL API vulnerabilities

  • GraphQL attacks usually take the form of malicious requests that can enable an attacker to obtain data or perform unauthorized actions. These attacks can have a severe impact, especially if the user is able to gain admin privileges by manipulating queries or executing a CSRF exploit. Vulnerable GraphQL APIs can also lead to information disclosure issues.
• GraphQL API vulnerabilities

  • GraphQL vulnerabilities generally arise due to implementation and design flaws. For example, the introspection feature may be left active, enabling attackers to query the API in order to glean information about its schema.
• Finding GraphQL endpoints

  • Before you can test a GraphQL API, you first need to find its endpoint. As GraphQL APIs use the same endpoint for all requests, this is a valuable piece of information.