CVE-2020-27665

Name: CVE-2020-27665
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-22T19:15:13.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27665 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Strapi before 3.2.5, there is no admin::hasPermissions restriction for CTB (aka content-type-builder) routes.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Strapi before 3.2.5, there is no admin::hasPermissions restriction for CTB (aka content-type-builder) routes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Strapi	Strapi	< 3.2.5

References

https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/8439Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v3.2.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/8439Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v3.2.5Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27665?

In Strapi before 3.2.5, there is no admin::hasPermissions restriction for CTB (aka content-type-builder) routes.

How severe is CVE-2020-27665?

CVE-2020-27665 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27665?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-27665?

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Source: NVD / NIST