CVE-2019-18818
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitStrapi allows unauthenticated attacker to reset admin password without valid reset token
Published Dec 2, 2019 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-6xc2-mj39-q599
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-18818 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Strapi.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Mar 21, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Strapi 3.0.0-beta.17.5, Strapi <=1.6.4, Strapi 1.6.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
98%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
strapi before 3.0.0-beta.17.5 mishandles password resets within packages/strapi-admin/controllers/Auth.js and packages/strapi-plugin-users-permissions/controllers/Auth.js.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 21, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
91 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| StrapiStrapi | 3.0.0-alpha10.1, 3.0.0-alpha10.2, 3.0.0-alpha10.3, 3.0.0-alpha11, 3.0.0-alpha11.1, 3.0.0-alpha11.2, 3.0.0-alpha11.3, 3.0.0-alpha12 | 1.6.4 |
Patched Releases
Strapi
3.0.0-beta.17.5, <=1.6.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 2, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 21, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-640 Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18818
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
strapi before 3.0.0-beta.17.5 mishandles password resets within packages/strapi-admin/controllers/Auth.js and packages/strapi-plugin-users-permissions/controllers/Auth.js.
Affected: Strapi versions 3.0.0-alpha10.1, 3.0.0-alpha10.2, 3.0.0-alpha10.3, 3.0.0-alpha11, 3.0.0-alpha11.1, 3.0.0-alpha11.2, 3.0.0-alpha11.3, 3.0.0-alpha12. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Mar 21, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Strapi 3.0.0-beta.17.5, Strapi <=1.6.4, Strapi 1.6.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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