CVE-2021-47714
Hasura GraphQL 1.3.3 Local File Read via SQL Injection
Description
Hasura GraphQL 1.3.3 contains a local file read vulnerability that allows attackers to access system files through SQL injection in the query endpoint. Attackers can exploit the pg_read_file() PostgreSQL function by crafting malicious SQL queries to read arbitrary files on the server.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 22, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 27, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Hasura GraphQL to the latest version.
- Review and sanitize all user-supplied input.
- Implement input validation for SQL queries.
- Restrict access to sensitive files.
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-2021-47714.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/hasura/graphql-engine | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49790 | Exploit |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hasura-graphql-local-file-read-via-sql-injection | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-47714 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-47714
weaknesses.
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CVE-2021-47714 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:hasura:graphql_engine:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/hasura/graphql-engine Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49790 Types: Exploit Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hasura-graphql-local-file-read-via-sql-injection Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Hasura GraphQL 1.3.3 contains a local file read vulnerability that allows attackers to access system files through SQL injection in the query endpoint. Attackers can exploit the pg_read_file() PostgreSQL function by crafting malicious SQL queries to read arbitrary files on the server. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://github.com/hasura/graphql-engine Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49790 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hasura-graphql-local-file-read-via-sql-injection