CVE-2026-26980
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 70.00%
Last modified
CVE-2026-26980 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Ghost is a Node.js content management system. Versions 3.24.0 through 6.19.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary reads from the database. EPSS estimates a 70.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. Versions 3.24.0 through 6.19.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary reads from the database. This issue has been fixed in version 6.19.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost | Ghost | >= 3.24.0, < 6.19.1 |
References
- https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.19.1Product, Release Notes
- https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-w52v-v783-gw97Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-26980?
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. Versions 3.24.0 through 6.19.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary reads from the database. This issue has been fixed in version 6.19.1.
How severe is CVE-2026-26980?
CVE-2026-26980 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 70.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26980?
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.
How Strix Helps
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