CVE-2023-22893
HighExploitedStrapi does not verify the access or ID tokens issued during the OAuth flow
Published Apr 19, 2023 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-583x-23h9-f5w7
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-22893 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.2 v3.1) affecting Strapi, @strapi/plugin-users-permissions (npm).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 23, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 4.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including @strapi/plugin-users-permissions 4.6.0, Strapi 4.6.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
4.1%
Higher than 90.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 23, 2025 | 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
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| StrapiStrapi | See advisory | 4.6.0 |
| @strapi/plugin-users-permissionsnpm | >= 3.2.1 | 4.6.0 |
Patched Releases
@strapi/plugin-users-permissions
4.6.0
Strapi
4.6.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 19, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 23, 2025
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/22xxx/CVE-2023-22893.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22893
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploithttps://www.ghostccamm.com/blog/multi_strapi_vulns/
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Strapi; @strapi/plugin-users-permissions (npm) versions >= 3.2.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 23, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including @strapi/plugin-users-permissions 4.6.0, Strapi 4.6.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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