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CVE-2024-43783: The Apollo Router Core is a configurable, high-performance graph router written in Rust to run a federated sup

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CVE-2024-43783 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting apollo-router, apollo helms-charts router, apollo router. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Apollo Router Core is a configurable, high-performance graph router written in Rust to run a federated supergraph that uses Apollo Federation 2. Instances of the Apollo Router running versions >=1.21.0 and < 1.52.1 are impacted by a denial of service vulnerability if _all_ of the following are true: 1. The Apollo Router has been configured to support [External Coprocessing](https://www.apollographql.com/docs/router/customizations/coprocessor)

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-770
Published2024-08-27
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: apollographql

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

apollographql apollo-router UPGRADE
Affected: >= 1.7.0 and < 1.52.1
Fixed in: 1.52.1
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy apollo-router || rpm -q apollo-router || apollo-router --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.52.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apollo-router
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade apollo-router
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison apollo-router sudo apt install apollo-router=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold apollo-router
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list apollo-router sudo dnf downgrade apollo-router-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add apollo-router
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
apollographql apollo helms-charts router UPGRADE
Affected: >= 1.7.0 and < 1.52.1
Fixed in: 1.52.1
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy apollo-helms-charts-router || rpm -q apollo-helms-charts-router || apollo-helms-charts-router --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.52.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apollo-helms-charts-router
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade apollo-helms-charts-router
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison apollo-helms-charts-router sudo apt install apollo-helms-charts-router=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold apollo-helms-charts-router
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list apollo-helms-charts-router sudo dnf downgrade apollo-helms-charts-router-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add apollo-helms-charts-router
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
apollographql apollo router UPGRADE
Affected: >= 1.7.0 and < 1.52.1
Fixed in: 1.52.1
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy apollo-router || rpm -q apollo-router || apollo-router --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.52.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade apollo-router
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade apollo-router
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison apollo-router sudo apt install apollo-router=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold apollo-router
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list apollo-router sudo dnf downgrade apollo-router-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add apollo-router
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-43783?

apollo-router: upgrade to 1.52.1; apollo helms-charts router: upgrade to 1.52.1; apollo router: upgrade to 1.52.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43783 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43783 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-43783 affect?

CVE-2024-43783 affects apollo-router, apollo helms-charts router, apollo router. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Apollo Router Core is a configurable, high-performance graph router written in Rust to run a federated supergraph that uses Apollo Federation 2. Instances of the Apollo Router running versions >=1.21.0 and < 1.52.1 are impacted by a den

How urgent is CVE-2024-43783?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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