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CVE-2023-22894: Strapi Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information Vulnerability

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MEDIUM 4.9EXPLOITEDUPGRADE

CVE-2023-22894 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting strapi, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Strapi through 4.5.5 allows attackers (with access to the admin panel) to discover sensitive user details by exploiting the query filter. The attacker can filter users by columns that contain sensitive information and infer a value from API responses. If the attacker has super admin access, then this can be exploited to discover the password hash and password reset token of all users. If the attacker has admin panel access to an account with perm

Why this priority

  • Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)
  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.9 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited listYes, fix due 2026-10-11
WeaknessCWE-312
Published2023-04-19
Last modified2026-10-09
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: strapi

Last updated 2026-10-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

strapi strapi UPGRADE
Affected: >= 3.2.1 and < 4.8.0
Fixed in: 4.8.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy strapi || rpm -q strapi || strapi --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade strapi
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade strapi
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison strapi sudo apt install strapi=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold strapi
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list strapi sudo dnf downgrade strapi-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add strapi
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

npm · @strapi/strapi · FIXED · 4.8.0 · vulnerable: >= 3.2.1, < 4.8.0 · source
npm install @strapi/strapi@">=4.8.0" npm ls @strapi/strapi
Fedora 46 · retext · FIXED · 8.1.0-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-0602a84203 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-0602a84203

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · CISA KEV catalog · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-22894?

strapi: upgrade to 4.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-22894 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-22894 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.

What does CVE-2023-22894 affect?

CVE-2023-22894 affects strapi. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). Strapi through 4.5.5 allows attackers (with access to the admin panel) to discover sensitive user details by exploiting the query filter. The attacker can filter users by columns that contain sensitive information and infer a value from API

How urgent is CVE-2023-22894?

Priority 70/100. Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV); Public exploit reference

References

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