CVE-2021-28128
First published: Thu May 06 2021(Updated: )
In Strapi through 3.6.0, the admin panel allows the changing of one's own password without entering the current password. An attacker who gains access to a valid session can use this to take over an account by changing the password.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Strapi Strapi | <=3.6.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28128
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/issues/9657
- https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-008.txt
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v3.6.0
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-37hx-4mcq-wc3h (Advisory)
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases
- https://strapi.io/changelog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28128?
The severity of CVE-2021-28128 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.
How does CVE-2021-28128 impact Strapi?
CVE-2021-28128 allows an attacker with a valid session to change an account's password without entering the current password, potentially leading to account takeover.
Which versions of Strapi are affected by CVE-2021-28128?
Versions up to and including 3.6.0 of Strapi are affected by CVE-2021-28128.
How can I fix CVE-2021-28128?
Upgrade to a version of Strapi newer than 3.6.0 to fix CVE-2021-28128.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28128?
More information about CVE-2021-28128 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3]
- collector/github-advisory-latest
- alias/GHSA-37hx-4mcq-wc3h
- alias/CVE-2021-28128
- collector/github-advisory
- collector/nvd-index
- collector/nvd-cve
- agent/author
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/tags
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- package-manager/npm
- vendor/strapi
- canonical/strapi strapi
- version/strapi strapi/3.6.0