CVE-2022-39315 : What You Need to Know

GitHub_M has reported a user enumeration vulnerability in Kirby CMS versions prior to 3.5.8.2, 3.6.6.2, 3.7.5.1, and 3.8.1. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps associated with this CVE.

Understanding CVE-2022-39315

This CVE highlights a user enumeration vulnerability in Kirby CMS versions before the mentioned patched releases.

What is CVE-2022-39315?

Before Kirby versions 3.5.8.2, 3.6.6.2, 3.7.5.1, and 3.8.1, a user enumeration vulnerability existed in Kirby CMS sites that had user accounts.

The Impact of CVE-2022-39315

The vulnerability allowed attackers to enumerate users unless the Kirby API and Panel were disabled, potentially leading to targeted attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-39315

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Vulnerability Description

The issue affected Kirby versions prior to 3.5.8.2, 3.6.6.2, 3.7.5.1, and 3.8.1, enabling user enumeration unless specific configurations were disabled.

Affected Systems and Versions

Kirby versions < 3.5.8.2, >= 3.6.0, < 3.6.6.2, >= 3.7.0, < 3.7.5.1, and = 3.8.0 were impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited for targeted attacks but did not scale to brute force due to the patched code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Explore the steps to protect your systems from CVE-2022-39315 and enhance overall security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update your Kirby CMS to versions 3.5.8.2, 3.6.6.2, 3.7.5.1, or 3.8.1 to mitigate the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication measures and regularly update Kirby CMS to prevent security risks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories and promptly apply patches to ensure system integrity.