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CVE-2022-39314: User enumeration in the code-based login and password reset forms

Kirby is a flat-file CMS. In versions prior to 3.5.8.2, 3.6.6.2, 3.7.5.1, and 3.8.1, Kirby is subject to user enumeration due to Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts. This vulnerability affects you only if you are using the `code` or `password-reset` auth method with the `auth.methods` option or if you have enabled the `debug` option in production. By using two or more IP addresses and multiple login attempts, valid user accounts will lock, but invalid accounts will not, leading to account enumeration. This issue has been patched in versions 3.5.8.2, 3.6.6.2, 3.7.5.1, and 3.8.1. If you cannot update immediately, you can work around the issue by setting the `auth.methods` option to `password`, which disables the code-based login and password reset forms.

MediumCVSS 4.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

Kirby CMS could reveal which user accounts are real when code-based login or password reset is enabled, or when debug is left on in production. This is not described as full account takeover, but valid usernames can support phishing, password attacks, or social engineering. Patched Kirby releases are available.

Executive priority

Treat as a medium-priority identity exposure issue. Patch during the next security maintenance window, sooner for public sites with password reset or code-based login enabled.

Technical view

CVE-2022-39314 is a CWE-307 issue in Kirby before 3.5.8.2, 3.6.6.2, 3.7.5.1, and 3.8.1. Valid accounts can lock while invalid accounts do not, allowing enumeration under specific auth or debug configurations. The source rates it CVSS 4.8, network, high complexity, unauthenticated.

Likely exposure

Internet-facing Kirby sites are most exposed if they run affected 3.5.x, 3.6.x, 3.7.x, or 3.8.0 releases with code-based login, password-reset auth, or production debug enabled.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not cite active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation requires repeated login behavior across more than one IP address, so practical risk depends on exposure, rate controls, and whether affected auth methods are enabled.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE and Kirby advisory details in the bundle. Do not assume other Kirby authentication modes are affected. The primary validation focus is version, auth.methods, debug state, and externally exposed login or reset flows.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Kirby to 3.5.8.2, 3.6.6.2, 3.7.5.1, 3.8.1, or later.
  • If immediate upgrade is blocked, set auth.methods to password.
  • Disable debug in production environments.
  • Review vendor guidance before changing authentication behavior.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory public Kirby deployments and record exact versions.
  • Check auth.methods for code or password-reset usage.
  • Confirm production debug is disabled.
  • Review authentication logs for unusual enumeration-like lockout patterns.
  • Validate fixes in staging before production rollout.
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Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.22.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2022-39314Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
getkirbykirby>= 3.5.0, < 3.5.8.2, >= 2.6.0, < 3.6.6.2, >= 3.7.0, <3.7.5.1, >= 3.8.0, < 3.8.1Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.