Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-1174 is a remotely reachable resource-consumption flaw in birkir prime’s GraphQL alias handling at /graphql. An unauthenticated attacker may be able to degrade availability. Public exploit information is reported, but the sources do not show confirmed active exploitation or a vendor fix.
Executive priority
Prioritize review if birkir prime is internet-facing or supports customer-facing services. The main business risk is service disruption, not data theft based on current sources. Because exploit details are public and no fix is cited, reduce exposure and monitor until vendor guidance is available.
Technical view
The issue affects birkir prime up to 0.4.0.beta.0 in the GraphQL Alias Handler for /graphql. It is classified as CWE-400 and CWE-404, with CVSS 4.0 score 6.9. The vector indicates network access, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and low availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where birkir prime versions up to 0.4.0.beta.0 expose the /graphql endpoint to untrusted networks or users. Internet-facing GraphQL services carry higher operational risk because exploitation is remote and unauthenticated per the CVSS vector.
Exploitation context
VulDB and the CVE description state public exploit disclosure and potential use. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Treat this as a plausible denial-of-service risk rather than confirmed in-the-wild compromise.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE/VulDB records and linked GitHub issue. The affected function is unspecified. Sources identify GraphQL alias overloading/resource consumption, but do not provide a confirmed patch, maintainer response, or active exploitation evidence. Avoid assuming broader GraphQL products are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory birkir prime deployments and identify versions up to 0.4.0.beta.0.
- Check the GitHub project and vendor advisories for a maintained fix or guidance.
- Limit public access to /graphql where business requirements allow.
- Apply protective controls for GraphQL resource abuse, such as request limits and monitoring.
- Increase alerting for abnormal GraphQL request volume or backend resource spikes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether birkir prime is used in production or exposed services.
- Verify deployed version against the affected range in the CVE record.
- Review routing and access controls for the /graphql endpoint.
- Check logs for unusual GraphQL traffic and availability degradation.
- Track the GitHub issue for maintainer response or remediation updates.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.9 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
6.9MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- VDB-341768 | birkir prime GraphQL Alias graphql resource consumptionCVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-341768 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- Submit #731105 | birkir prime <=0.4.0 GraphQL Aliases Overloading VulnerabilityCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/birkir/prime/issues/545CVE reference · exploit, issue-tracking
- https://github.com/birkir/prime/CVE reference · product
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
Improper Resource Shutdown or Release represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.