How severe is CVE-2020-8123?

CVE-2020-8123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8123 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8123?

CVE-2020-8123 primarily affects Strapi. In total, 98 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8123?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-8123 published?

CVE-2020-8123 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8123

CVE-2020-8123 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Strapi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Strapi
Published: 2020-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A denial of service exists in strapi v3.0.0-beta.18.3 and earlier that can be abused in the admin console using admin rights can lead to arbitrary restart of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8123?: A denial of service exists in strapi v3.0.0-beta.18.3 and earlier that can be abused in the admin console using admin rights can lead to arbitrary restart of the application.
How severe is CVE-2020-8123?: CVE-2020-8123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8123 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8123?: CVE-2020-8123 primarily affects Strapi. In total, 98 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8123?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-8123 published?: CVE-2020-8123 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/768574

Affected products (98)

cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha10.1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha10.2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha10.3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha11:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha11.1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha11.2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha11.3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha12:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha12.1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha12.1.3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha12.2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha12.3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha12.4:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha12.5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha12.6:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha12.7:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha12.7.1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha13:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha13.0.1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha13.1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha14:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha14.1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha14.1.1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha14.2:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha14.3:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha14.4.0:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha14.5:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha15:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha16:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha17:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha18:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha19:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha20:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha21:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha22:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha23:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha23.1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha24:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:3.0.0:alpha24.1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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