CVE-2023-22893: High severity strapi vulnerability
Strapi 3.2.1 until 4.6.0 does not verify the access or ID tokens issued during the OAuth flow when the AWS Cognito login provider is used for authentication. A remote attacker could forge an ID token that is signed using the 'None' type algorithm to bypass authentication and impersonate any user that use AWS Cognito for authentication.
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Strapi through 4.5.5 does not verify the access or ID tokens issued during the OAuth flow when the AWS Cognito login provider is used for authentication. A remote attacker could forge an ID token that is signed using the 'None' type algorithm to bypass authentication and impersonate any user that use AWS Cognito for authentication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-22893?
CVE-2023-22893 is a vulnerability in Strapi through version 4.5.5 that allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication and impersonate any user when the AWS Cognito login provider is used.
How severe is CVE-2023-22893?
CVE-2023-22893 has a severity score of 7.5 (high).
How does CVE-2023-22893 work?
CVE-2023-22893 allows an attacker to forge an ID token that is signed using the 'None' type algorithm, bypassing authentication and gaining unauthorized access to impersonate users.
Is there a solution for CVE-2023-22893?
Yes, to fix CVE-2023-22893, users should update Strapi to version 4.6.0 or newer.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-22893?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-22893 in the Strapi releases page, the Strapi security disclosure blog post, and the Ghost Camm blog post.