CVE-2020-27664 Authorization bypass in Strapi

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit the proxy functionality in Strapi to perform Server-Side Request Forgery attacks, potentially accessing internal resources.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2020-27664?

CVE-2020-27664 is a critical server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

admin/src/containers/InputModalStepperProvider/index.js in Strapi before 3.2.5 has unwanted /proxy?url= functionality.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27664?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including strapi. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
strapi npmAll versions3.2.5
strapi npmAll versions3.2.5

Products include Strapi Strapi.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27664?

Upgrade strapi to 3.2.5 or later.

Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.

Is CVE-2020-27664 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27664 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7frv-9phw-vrvr.

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