What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-34451?

CVE-2024-34451 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-34451?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-34451. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

Ghost CVE-2024-34451

CRITICAL

Weak Authentication (CWE-1390)

2024-06-16 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Ghost

9.1

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

9.1 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 16, 2024 - 22:15 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1390. 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 products include: Ghost. Version information: through 5.85.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.