Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV

Is CVE-2023-22894 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 8 Oct 2026

Gociux · Strapi · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2023-22894, Strapi Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 8 Oct 2026, 1268 days after it was published. It affects Strapi. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

What it is

Strapi contains a cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability that could allow attackers with access to the admin panel to discover sensitive user details via the query filter. The impacted product(s) could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users are advised to discontinue use and/or transition to a supported version. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2023-22621 to achieve remote code execution.

What to do

1. Check whether you run it. Look for Strapi in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Strapi CVE at once.
2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 19 Apr 2023.
4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Strapi.

References

• github.com/strapi/strapi/releases
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22894

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in October 2026 · act-now radar.