CVE-2020-13961

Name: CVE-2020-13961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-19T17:15:14.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.67%

73.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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

Published: Jun 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13961?

How severe is CVE-2020-13961?

CVE-2020-13961 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13961?

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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Source: NVD / NIST