How severe is CVE-2022-41654?

CVE-2022-41654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-41654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41654?

CVE-2022-41654 affects Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41654?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-41654 published?

CVE-2022-41654 was published on 2022-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41654

CVE-2022-41654 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ghost with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ghost
Published: 2022-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the newsletter subscription functionality of Ghost Foundation Ghost 5.9.4. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to increased privileges. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41654?: An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the newsletter subscription functionality of Ghost Foundation Ghost 5.9.4. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to increased privileges. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-41654?: CVE-2022-41654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-41654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41654?: CVE-2022-41654 affects Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41654?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-41654 published?: CVE-2022-41654 was published on 2022-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ghost:ghost:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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