Improper access control in Ghost



Published: 2022-11-28
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-41654
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Ghost

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU69656

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41654

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper API validation for nested objects. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and make changes to newsletter settings.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ghost: 5.0.0 - 5.22.6, 4.46.0 - 4.48.7

CPE2.3 External links

http://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-9gh8-wp53-ccc6

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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