Vulnerability identifier: #VU82733

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39345

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
strapi
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: strapi.io

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to private fields in user registration API.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

strapi: 4.0.0 - 4.12.7

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External links
http://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-gc7p-j5xm-xxh2

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.