CVE-2020-8123
MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 1.15%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8123 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service exists in strapi v3.0.0-beta.18.3 and earlier that can be abused in the admin console using admin rights can lead to arbitrary restart of the application.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service exists in strapi v3.0.0-beta.18.3 and earlier that can be abused in the admin console using admin rights can lead to arbitrary restart of the application.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strapi | Strapi | < 3.0.0 | — |
| Strapi | Strapi | 3.0.0 | Alpha10.1 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/768574Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/768574Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8123?
A denial of service exists in strapi v3.0.0-beta.18.3 and earlier that can be abused in the admin console using admin rights can lead to arbitrary restart of the application.
How severe is CVE-2020-8123?
CVE-2020-8123 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8123?
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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