CVE-2023-36472

Name: CVE-2023-36472
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-15T19:15:08.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36472 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Strapi is an open-source headless content management system. Prior to version 4.11.7, an unauthorized actor can get access to user reset password tokens if they have the configure view permissions. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Strapi is an open-source headless content management system. Prior to version 4.11.7, an unauthorized actor can get access to user reset password tokens if they have the configure view permissions. The `/content-manager/relations` route does not remove private fields or ensure that they can't be selected. This issue is fixed in version 4.11.7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Strapi	Strapi	< 4.11.7

References

https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v4.11.7Release Notes
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-v8gg-4mq2-88q4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v4.11.7Release Notes
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-v8gg-4mq2-88q4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36472?

How severe is CVE-2023-36472?

CVE-2023-36472 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36472?

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