CVE-2019-18818
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 97.64%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18818 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. strapi before 3.0.0-beta.17.5 mishandles password resets within packages/strapi-admin/controllers/Auth.js and packages/strapi-plugin-users-permissions/controllers/Auth.js.. EPSS estimates a 97.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
strapi before 3.0.0-beta.17.5 mishandles password resets within packages/strapi-admin/controllers/Auth.js and packages/strapi-plugin-users-permissions/controllers/Auth.js.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strapi | Strapi | <= 1.6.4 | — |
| Strapi | Strapi | 3.0.0 | Alpha10.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163939/Strapi-3.0.0-beta-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163950/Strapi-CMS-3.0.0-beta.17.4-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165896/Strapi-CMS-3.0.0-beta.17.4-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/4443Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v3.0.0-beta.17.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1311Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163939/Strapi-3.0.0-beta-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163950/Strapi-CMS-3.0.0-beta.17.4-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165896/Strapi-CMS-3.0.0-beta.17.4-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/4443Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v3.0.0-beta.17.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1311Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18818?
strapi before 3.0.0-beta.17.5 mishandles password resets within packages/strapi-admin/controllers/Auth.js and packages/strapi-plugin-users-permissions/controllers/Auth.js.
How severe is CVE-2019-18818?
CVE-2019-18818 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 97.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18818?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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