# CVE-2020-13961: Strapi before 3.0.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions because templates are stored in a global var

- Also known as: GHSA-65WV-528R-M892
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 3.0.2
- Published: 2020-06-19 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- strapi (npm): fixed in 3.0.2

## Description

Strapi before 3.0.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions because templates are stored in a global variable without any sanitation. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to update the email template for both password reset and account confirmation emails.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, strapi, upgrade to a fixed version (3.0.2) per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183045
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/releases/tag/v3.0.2
- https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/6599

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