CVE-2024-56143
Strapi Allows Unauthorized Access to Private Fields via parms.lookup
Description
Strapi is an open-source headless content management system. In versions from 5.0.0 to before 5.5.2, the lookup operator provided by the document service does not properly sanitize query parameters for private fields. An attacker can access private fields, including admin passwords and reset tokens, by crafting queries with the lookup parameter. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.5.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Strapi to version 5.5.2 or later.
- Review and sanitize all query parameters.
- Restrict access to sensitive fields.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-56143.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/strapi/strapi/commit/0c6e0953ae1e62afae9329de7ae6d6a5e21b95b8 | |
| https://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-495j-h493-42q2 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Strapi is an open-source headless content management system. In versions from 5.0.0 to before 5.5.2, the lookup operator provided by the document service does not properly sanitize query parameters for private fields. An attacker can access private fields, including admin passwords and reset tokens, by crafting queries with the lookup parameter. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.5.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-639 Added Reference https://github.com/strapi/strapi/commit/0c6e0953ae1e62afae9329de7ae6d6a5e21b95b8 Added Reference https://github.com/strapi/strapi/security/advisories/GHSA-495j-h493-42q2