CVE-2021-28128

Name: CVE-2021-28128
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-06T14:15:08.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28128 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Strapi through 3.6.0, the admin panel allows the changing of one's own password without entering the current password. An attacker who gains access to a valid session can use this to take over an account by changing the password.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Strapi through 3.6.0, the admin panel allows the changing of one's own password without entering the current password. An attacker who gains access to a valid session can use this to take over an account by changing the password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.28%

66.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-640

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Strapi	Strapi	<= 3.6.0

References

https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://strapi.io/changelogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-008.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://strapi.io/changelogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-008.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28128?

How severe is CVE-2021-28128?

CVE-2021-28128 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28128?

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