CVE-2023-22894
MediumExploitedPublic exploitStrapi leaking sensitive user information by filtering on private fields
Published Apr 19, 2023 · Updated Oct 11, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-jjqf-j4w7-92w8
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-22894 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.9 v3.1) affecting Strapi, @strapi/strapi (npm).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 8, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 3.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including @strapi/strapi 4.8.0, Strapi 4.8.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
4.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
3.6%
Higher than 89.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Strapi through 4.5.5 allows attackers (with access to the admin panel) to discover sensitive user details by exploiting the query filter. The attacker can filter users by columns that contain sensitive information and infer a value from API responses. If the attacker has super admin access, then this can be exploited to discover the password hash and password reset token of all users. If the attacker has admin panel access to an account with permission to access the username and email of API users with a lower privileged role (e.g., Editor or Author), then this can be exploited to discover sensitive information for all API users but not other admin accounts.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Oct 8, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| StrapiStrapi | See advisory | 4.8.0 |
| @strapi/strapinpm | >= 3.2.1 | 4.8.0 |
Patched Releases
@strapi/strapi
4.8.0
Strapi
4.8.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 19, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Oct 8, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 8, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 8, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-312 Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/22xxx/CVE-2023-22894.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22894
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Strapi through 4.5.5 allows attackers (with access to the admin panel) to discover sensitive user details by exploiting the query filter.
Affected: Strapi; @strapi/strapi (npm) versions >= 3.2.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 8, 2026.
Yes. It was added on Oct 8, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 11, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including @strapi/strapi 4.8.0, Strapi 4.8.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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