GraphQL-core has denial of service via memory leak in aborted validations

Date Oct 30, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product PyPI ยท graphql-core
CVE CVE-2026-119286
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-119286

Summary

GraphQL-core has denial of service via memory leak in aborted validations

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for graphql-core. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 36% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether graphql-core is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 36%.

Sources

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