CVE-2022-28397: Malicious File Upload

Published Apr 12, 2022
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Updated

DISPUTED An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Ghost CMS v4.42.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file. NOTE: Vendor states as detailed in Ghost's security documentation, files can only be uploaded and published by trusted users, this is intentional.

Affected Software

2 affected components
npm/ghost<=4.42.0
Ghost Ghost Node.js=4.42.0

Event History

Apr 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:29 PM
Description
Disputed
05:15 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 13, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-28397?

CVE-2022-28397 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Ghost CMS v4.42.0.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-28397?

CVE-2022-28397 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2022-28397 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code?

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting the arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Ghost CMS v4.42.0 with a crafted file.

4

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2022-28397?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2022-28397, ensure that only trusted users are allowed to upload and publish files in Ghost CMS v4.42.0.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28397?

More information about CVE-2022-28397 can be found in Ghost's security documentation, available at https://ghost.org/docs/security/#privilege-escalation-attacks.

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