CVE-2023-38507

Public Exploit
Strapi Improper Rate Limiting vulnerability

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.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: strapi strapi
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-24q2-59hm-rh9r third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/blob/32d68f1f5677ed9a9a505b718c182c0a3f885426/packages/core/admin/server/middlewares/rateLimit.js#L31 issue tracking
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v4.12.1 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38507?
CVE-2023-38507 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38507?
To fix CVE-2023-38507, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-38507 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-38507 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-38507?
CVE-2023-38507 affects strapi strapi.
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