CVE-2024-23725

Name: CVE-2024-23725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-21T04:15:19.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-23725 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Ghost before 5.76.0 allows XSS via a post excerpt in excerpt.js. An XSS payload can be rendered in post summaries.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ghost before 5.76.0 allows XSS via a post excerpt in excerpt.js. An XSS payload can be rendered in post summaries.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

34.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ghost	Ghost	< 5.76.0

References

https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/pull/17190Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v5.76.0Patch, Release Notes
https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/pull/17190Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v5.76.0Patch, Release Notes

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23725?

Ghost before 5.76.0 allows XSS via a post excerpt in excerpt.js. An XSS payload can be rendered in post summaries.

How severe is CVE-2024-23725?

CVE-2024-23725 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23725?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-23725?

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Source: NVD / NIST