CVE-2020-13961
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CVE-2020-13961 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Strapi before 3.0.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions because templates are stored in a global variable without any sanitation. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to update the email template for both password reset and account confirmation emails.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Strapi before 3.0.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions because templates are stored in a global variable without any sanitation. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to update the email template for both password reset and account confirmation emails.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Strapi | Strapi | < 3.0.2 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183045Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/6599Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v3.0.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183045Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/6599Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v3.0.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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