CVE-2023-34235: Leaking sensitive user information still possible by filtering on private with prefix fields
Summary Still able to leak private fields if using the t(number) prefix
Details Knex query allows you to change there default prefix SqliteError: select distinct t0. from pages as t0 left join adminusers as t1 on t0.updatedbyid = t1.id where (t1.password = 1) so if you change the prefix to the same as it was before or to an other table you want to query you query changes from password to t1.password password is protected by filtering protections but t1.password is not protected PoC 1 Create a contentType 2 add to its options "populateCreatorFields" 3 create 1 entity in your new content type 4 in settings enable the find route in settings for the content type you created for public 5 /api/(Your contenttype)?filters%5BupdatedBy%5D%5Bt1.password%5D%5B%24startsWith%5D=a%24 And now the api returns noting if you were to do /api/(Your contenttype)?filters%5BupdatedBy%5D%5Bt1.password%5D%5B%24startsWith%5D=%24 it would return your entity
Impact You can do filtering attacks on everything related to the object again including admin passwords and reset-tokens.
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Strapi is an open-source headless content management system. Prior to version 4.10.8, it is possible to leak private fields if one is using the t(number) prefix. Knex query allows users to change the default prefix. For example, if someone changes the prefix to be the same as it was before or to another table they want to query, the query changes from password to t1.password. password is protected by filtering protections but t1.password is not protected. This can lead to filtering attacks on everything related to the object again, including admin passwords and reset-tokens. Version 4.10.8 fixes this issue.
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What is CVE-2023-34235?
CVE-2023-34235 is a vulnerability in Strapi, an open-source headless content management system. Prior to version 4.10.8, it is possible to leak private fields if using the `t(number)` prefix in Knex queries.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-34235?
CVE-2023-34235 has a severity rating of 8.6, which is classified as high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-34235?
Versions up to and including 4.10.7 of the @strapi/utils and @strapi/database packages, as well as versions up to and excluding 4.10.8 of Strapi itself, are affected by CVE-2023-34235.
How can I fix CVE-2023-34235?
To fix CVE-2023-34235, update your Strapi installation to version 4.10.8 or later, and make sure to also update the @strapi/utils and @strapi/database packages to version 4.10.8.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-34235?
For more information about CVE-2023-34235, you can refer to the following references: [GitHub Security Advisory](https://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-9xg4-3qfm-9w8f) and [NVD CVE entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34235).