CVE-2023-22621

7.2 HIGH
Published: April 19, 2023 Modified: November 07, 2025

Description

Strapi through 4.5.5 allows authenticated Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the server. A remote attacker with access to the Strapi admin panel can inject a crafted payload that executes code on the server into an email template that bypasses the validation checks that should prevent code execution.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases
Source: cve@mitre.org
Release Notes
https://www.ghostccamm.com/blog/multi_strapi_vulns/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes
https://strapi.io/blog/security-disclosure-of-vulnerabilities-cve
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.ghostccamm.com/blog/multi_strapi_vulns/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
82.9%
99th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

strapi