CVE-2026-22597
CVE-2026-22597 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ghost with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-918.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
- CVSS v4: 5.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1427
- Weakness: CWE-918
- Affected product: Ghost
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. In versions 5.38.0 through 5.130.5 and 6.0.0 through 6.10.3, a vulnerability in Ghost’s media inliner mechanism allows staff users in possession of a valid authentication token for the Ghost Admin API to exfiltrate data from internal systems via SSRF. This issue has been patched in versions 5.130.6 and 6.11.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-22597?
- Ghost is a Node.js content management system. In versions 5.38.0 through 5.130.5 and 6.0.0 through 6.10.3, a vulnerability in Ghost’s media inliner mechanism allows staff users in possession of a valid authentication token for the Ghost Admin API to exfiltrate data from internal systems via SSRF. This issue has been patched in versions 5.130.6 and 6.11.0.
- How severe is CVE-2026-22597?
- CVE-2026-22597 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-22597 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-22597?
- CVE-2026-22597 affects Ghost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-22597?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-22597 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-22597 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1427.
- When was CVE-2026-22597 published?
- CVE-2026-22597 was published on 2026-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/15d49131ff4aac3aca8642501c793f01f2bfcbb9
- https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/93add549ccf079d8e28bdb724fbb71a76942ff51
- https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-vmc4-9828-r48r
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ghost:ghost:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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