Ghost Foundation - Information Disclosure (CVE-2022-41697)
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A user enumeration vulnerability exists in the login functionality of Ghost Foundation Ghost 5.9.4. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send a series of HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2022-41697 is a user enumeration vulnerability affecting the login functionality of Ghost. Attackers can leverage specially crafted HTTP requests to disclose sensitive information regarding user accounts.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 27th of December 2022.
Based on data from the CrowdSec network, nearly all observed exploitation of CVE-2022-41697 is fully opportunistic, with attackers indiscriminately scanning the entire internet. These attacks are automated and lack any form of target selection or reconnaissance. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2022-41697 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.
Typical exploitation patterns involve probing the authentication endpoint to harvest information about valid usernames.
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