How severe is CVE-2024-43409?

CVE-2024-43409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-43409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43409?

CVE-2024-43409 affects Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43409?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-43409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2525.

When was CVE-2024-43409 published?

CVE-2024-43409 was published on 2024-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43409

CVE-2024-43409 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ghost with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2525
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ghost
Published: 2024-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ghost is a Node.js content management system. Improper authentication on some endpoints used for member actions would allow an attacker to perform member-only actions, and read member information. This security vulnerability is present in Ghost v4.46.0-v5.89.4. v5.89.5 contains a fix for this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43409?: Ghost is a Node.js content management system. Improper authentication on some endpoints used for member actions would allow an attacker to perform member-only actions, and read member information. This security vulnerability is present in Ghost v4.46.0-v5.89.4. v5.89.5 contains a fix for this issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-43409?: CVE-2024-43409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-43409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43409?: CVE-2024-43409 affects Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43409?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-43409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2525.
When was CVE-2024-43409 published?: CVE-2024-43409 was published on 2024-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ghost:ghost:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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