CVE-2026-103278
Ghost 5.8.0 before 6.34.0 Staff Account Takeover via Admin iframe
Description
Ghost versions 5.8.0 before 6.34.0 contain an input validation vulnerability in the admin iframe that allows attackers to take over staff user accounts. Attackers with content publishing privileges can craft malicious pages that, when visited by active staff users, enable account takeover through improper input validation.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 1, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 1, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Ghost to version 6.34.0 or later.
- Restrict content publishing privileges.
- Educate staff on malicious link awareness.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-103278.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-5pxf-whwv-g54g | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-5.8.0-before-6.34.0-staff-account-takeover-via-admin-iframe |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Ghost versions 5.8.0 before 6.34.0 contain an input validation vulnerability in the admin iframe that allows attackers to take over staff user accounts. Attackers with content publishing privileges can craft malicious pages that, when visited by active staff users, enable account takeover through improper input validation. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-23 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/103xxx/CVE-2026-103278.json">CVE-2026-103278</a> Added Reference https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-5pxf-whwv-g54g Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-5.8.0-before-6.34.0-staff-account-takeover-via-admin-iframe