Vulnerability identifier: #VU75700

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22893

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
strapi
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: strapi.io

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application does not verify the access or ID tokens issued during the OAuth flow when the AWS Cognito login provider is used for authentication. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

strapi: 3.2.1 - 4.5.6

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External links
http://www.ghostccamm.com/blog/multi_strapi_vulns/
http://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases
http://strapi.io/blog/security-disclosure-of-vulnerabilities-cve

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.