How severe is CVE-2023-36472?

CVE-2023-36472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-36472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36472?

CVE-2023-36472 affects Strapi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36472?

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

When was CVE-2023-36472 published?

CVE-2023-36472 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36472

CVE-2023-36472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Strapi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Strapi
Published: 2023-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Strapi is an open-source headless content management system. Prior to version 4.11.7, an unauthorized actor can get access to user reset password tokens if they have the configure view permissions. The `/content-manager/relations` route does not remove private fields or ensure that they can't be selected. This issue is fixed in version 4.11.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36472?: Strapi is an open-source headless content management system. Prior to version 4.11.7, an unauthorized actor can get access to user reset password tokens if they have the configure view permissions. The `/content-manager/relations` route does not remove private fields or ensure that they can't be selected. This issue is fixed in version 4.11.7.
How severe is CVE-2023-36472?: CVE-2023-36472 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-36472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36472?: CVE-2023-36472 affects Strapi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36472 published?: CVE-2023-36472 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:strapi:strapi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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