CVE-2021-46440

Name: CVE-2021-46440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-03T18:15:08.763+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-46440 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Storing passwords in a recoverable format in the DOCUMENTATION plugin component of Strapi before 3.6.9 and 4.x before 4.1.5 allows an attacker to access a victim's HTTP request, get the victim's cookie, perform a base64 decode on the victim's cookie, and obtain a cleartext password, leading to getting API documentation for further API attacks.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Storing passwords in a recoverable format in the DOCUMENTATION plugin component of Strapi before 3.6.9 and 4.x before 4.1.5 allows an attacker to access a victim's HTTP request, get the victim's cookie, perform a base64 decode on the victim's cookie, and obtain a cleartext password, leading to getting API documentation for further API attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Strapi	Strapi	< 3.6.9
Strapi	Strapi	>= 4.0.0, < 4.1.5

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166915/Strapi-3.6.8-Password-Disclosure-Insecure-Handling.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/12246Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hub.docker.com/r/strapi/strapiProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://strapi.io/Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166915/Strapi-3.6.8-Password-Disclosure-Insecure-Handling.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/12246Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hub.docker.com/r/strapi/strapiProduct, Third Party Advisory
https://strapi.io/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-46440?

How severe is CVE-2021-46440?

CVE-2021-46440 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46440?

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