CVE-2022-41697

Name: CVE-2022-41697
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-22T10:15:10.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 20.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41697 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 20.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

20.20%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-204

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ghost	Ghost	5.9.4

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1625Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1625Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41697?

How severe is CVE-2022-41697?

CVE-2022-41697 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 20.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41697?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST