CVE-2026-70596
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CVE-2026-70596 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Ghost is a Node.js content management system. From 4.9.0 until 6.54.1, an input validation issue allowed any staff user to create a post with content in feature_image_caption that could be used to hijack another staff user's Ghost Admin session, resulting in privilege escalation. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. From 4.9.0 until 6.54.1, an input validation issue allowed any staff user to create a post with content in feature_image_caption that could be used to hijack another staff user's Ghost Admin session, resulting in privilege escalation. This issue is fixed in 6.54.1.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| TryGhost | Ghost | >= 4.9.0, < 6.54.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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