CVE-2024-34451: Critical severity ghost foundation ghost vulnerability

Published Jun 16, 2024
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Updated

Ghost through 5.85.1 allows remote attackers to bypass an authentication rate-limit protection mechanism by using many X-Forwarded-For headers with different values. NOTE: the vendor's position is that Ghost should be installed with a reverse proxy that allows only trusted X-Forwarded-For headers.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ghost Ghost<5.85.1
Ghost Ghost Node.js<=5.85.1

Event History

Jun 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-34451?

CVE-2024-34451 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access through authentication bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-34451?

To fix CVE-2024-34451, ensure that Ghost is deployed behind a secure reverse proxy that only allows trusted X-Forwarded-For headers.

3

Which versions of Ghost are affected by CVE-2024-34451?

CVE-2024-34451 affects Ghost versions up to and including 5.85.1.

4

Can CVE-2024-34451 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-34451 can be exploited remotely by attackers manipulating X-Forwarded-For headers.

5

What does CVE-2024-34451 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2024-34451 allows attackers to bypass authentication rate-limit protections in Ghost.

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