CVE-2026-22706

What it is

Strapi is an open source headless content management system. In Strapi versions prior to 5.33.3, changing or resetting a user's password did not invalidate the user's existing refresh-token sessions by default. The refresh-token invalidation step in the users-permissions and admin authentication controllers was conditional on a caller-supplied `deviceId`. When a password change or reset request did not include a `deviceId`, no refresh tokens were revoked, leaving every prior session active. An attacker who had previously obtained a refresh token could continue minting new access tokens after the legitimate user reset their password, allowing persistent unauthorized access for the lifetime of the refresh token (up to 30 days by default). Rotating credentials no longer terminated an active attacker session, defeating password reset as a containment measure. The patch in version 5.33.3 invalidates all refresh tokens associated with the user on every password change and password reset, regardless of whether a `deviceId` is supplied. A new device-scoped session is then issued to the caller as part of the response.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-14 19:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-26 14:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-14 19:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-26 14:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-613

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Strapi < 5.33.3

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 2.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None