How severe is CVE-2023-48218?

CVE-2023-48218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-48218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48218?

CVE-2023-48218 affects Strapi Protected Populate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48218?

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

When was CVE-2023-48218 published?

CVE-2023-48218 was published on 2023-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48218

CVE-2023-48218 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Strapi Protected Populate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Strapi Protected Populate
Published: 2023-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Strapi Protected Populate Plugin protects `get` endpoints from revealing too much information. Prior to version 1.3.4, users were able to bypass the field level security. Users who tried to populate something that they didn't have access to could populate those fields anyway. This issue has been patched in version 1.3.4. There are no known workarounds.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48218?: The Strapi Protected Populate Plugin protects `get` endpoints from revealing too much information. Prior to version 1.3.4, users were able to bypass the field level security. Users who tried to populate something that they didn't have access to could populate those fields anyway. This issue has been patched in version 1.3.4. There are no known workarounds.
How severe is CVE-2023-48218?: CVE-2023-48218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-48218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48218?: CVE-2023-48218 affects Strapi Protected Populate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48218?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-48218 published?: CVE-2023-48218 was published on 2023-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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