Vulnerability Description
Storing passwords in a recoverable format in the DOCUMENTATION plugin component of Strapi before 3.6.9 and 4.x before 4.1.5 allows an attacker to access a victim's HTTP request, get the victim's cookie, perform a base64 decode on the victim's cookie, and obtain a cleartext password, leading to getting API documentation for further API attacks.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Strapi | Strapi | < 3.6.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166915/Strapi-3.6.8-Password-Disclosure-InsExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/12246Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hub.docker.com/r/strapi/strapiProductThird Party Advisory
- https://strapi.io/Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166915/Strapi-3.6.8-Password-Disclosure-InsExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/12246Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hub.docker.com/r/strapi/strapiProductThird Party Advisory
- https://strapi.io/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-46440?
CVE-2021-46440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Storing passwords in a recoverable format in the DOCUMENTATION plugin component of Strapi before 3.6.9 and 4.x before 4.1.5 allows an attacker to access a victim's HTTP request, get the victim's cooki...
How severe is CVE-2021-46440?
CVE-2021-46440 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-46440?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Strapi Strapi.