CVE-2023-38507

Name: CVE-2023-38507
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-15T20:15:08.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38507 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Strapi is the an open-source headless content management system. Prior to version 4.12.1, there is a rate limit on the login function of Strapi's admin screen, but it is possible to circumvent it. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Strapi is the an open-source headless content management system. Prior to version 4.12.1, there is a rate limit on the login function of Strapi's admin screen, but it is possible to circumvent it. Therefore, the possibility of unauthorized login by login brute force attack increases. Version 4.12.1 has a fix for this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Strapi	Strapi	< 4.12.1

References

https://github.com/strapi/strapi/blob/32d68f1f5677ed9a9a505b718c182c0a3f885426/packages/core/admin/server/middlewares/rateLimit.js#L31Issue Tracking
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v4.12.1Release Notes
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-24q2-59hm-rh9rExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/blob/32d68f1f5677ed9a9a505b718c182c0a3f885426/packages/core/admin/server/middlewares/rateLimit.js#L31Issue Tracking
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v4.12.1Release Notes
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-24q2-59hm-rh9rExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38507?

How severe is CVE-2023-38507?

CVE-2023-38507 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38507?

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