Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in Ghost - #VU151106

 

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in Ghost - #VU151106

Published: September 18, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU151106
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-943
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the Ghost Admin API staff invites feature when viewing staff invites. A remote user can obtain a pending invite's secret token and accept an invite for a higher-privilege role to escalate privileges.


Affected software

Ghost

Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

Ghost - update to 6.64.0

External References

Related Security Bulletins