CVE-2026-108114
Received Received - Intake

Improper Authorization in Strapi CMS via Admin API Tokens

Publication date: 2026-10-10

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Strapi 5.47.0 through 5.57.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability that allows admin API tokens to retain all-field Content Manager access after the owner's role is field-restricted. Because reconcileTokenPermissionsToUserCeiling ignores token permissions with omitted or null fields, token holders can keep reading content fields an administrator removed from the role.

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Published
2026-10-10
Last Modified
2026-10-10
Generated
2026-10-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-108114
EUVD
EUVD-2026-96338

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Vendor Product Version / Range
strapi strapi 5.47.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Strapi versions 5.47.0 through 5.57.0 allows admin API tokens to retain full Content Manager access even after the token owner's role is restricted to specific fields. The issue occurs because the system fails to properly handle token permissions when fields are omitted or set to null, enabling token holders to read content fields that were removed from their role permissions.

Detection Guidance

Check Strapi versions 5.47.0 through 5.57.0 for improper authorization in admin API tokens. Review token permissions and field access logs. Look for tokens with unrestricted field access despite role restrictions. Use Strapi admin panel to audit token permissions and compare with user role restrictions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with access to an admin API token could exploit this flaw to read sensitive data fields that should no longer be accessible due to role restrictions. This could lead to unauthorized access to confidential information, violating data integrity and confidentiality. The impact is higher for systems where admin tokens are issued to roles with field-restricted permissions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive personal or health data. GDPR requires strict access controls and data minimization, while HIPAA mandates safeguards to protect health information. Exploiting this flaw could result in data breaches, violating these regulations and potentially leading to legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Strapi to a patched version beyond 5.57.0. Review and revoke all admin API tokens, then reissue new tokens with strict field permissions. Audit existing tokens to ensure they match the owner's restricted role permissions. Disable unused admin tokens and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

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