CVE-2024-56143: strapi — Exploit & Fix

Description

Strapi is an open-source headless content management system. In versions from 5.0.0 to before 5.5.2, the lookup operator provided by the document service does not properly sanitize query parameters for private fields. An attacker can access private fields, including admin passwords and reset tokens, by crafting queries with the lookup parameter. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.5.2.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-639 CWE-639

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
strapi	strapi	5.0.0 — 5.5.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/strapi/strapi/commit/0c6e0953ae1e62afae9329de7ae6d6a5e21b95b8 https://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-495j-h493-42q2

Exploits

https://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-495j-h493-42q2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56143? +

Strapi is an open-source headless content management system. In versions from 5.0.0 to before 5.5.2, the lookup operator provided by the document service does not properly sanitize query parameters for private fields. An attacker can access private fields, including admin passwords and reset tokens, by crafting queries with the lookup parameter. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.5.2. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-56143? +

CVE-2024-56143 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56143? +

CVE-2024-56143 affects products from strapi, specifically: strapi. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-56143? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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