Is CVE-2023-22621 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-22621 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-11-07.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-22621?

CVE-2023-22621 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2023-22621?

Patch guidance is available from strapi security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-22621.

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Description

Strapi through 4.5.5 allows authenticated Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the server. A remote attacker with access to the Strapi admin panel can inject a crafted payload that executes code on the server into an email template that bypasses the validation checks that should prevent code execution.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: high
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-74 CWE-74

Metadata

Primary Vendor: STRAPI
Published: 4/19/2023
Last Modified: 11/7/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2023-22621

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