CVE-2026-103291
Ghost 3.20.2 before 6.51.0 SSRF via image-size fetch
Description
Ghost versions from 3.20.2 before 6.51.0 contain a server-side request forgery vulnerability in image dimension refetching that allows authenticated staff users to trigger outbound HTTP requests to arbitrary URLs. Attackers can point image cards at attacker-controlled hosts or internal network endpoints to access metadata services and internal resources unavailable from the public internet.
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 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Ghost to version 6.51.0 or later.
- Verify image dimension refetching functionality.
- Restrict outbound network access if possible.
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-2026-103291.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-rrq6-9r3c-7w26 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-3.20.2-before-6.51.0-ssrf-via-image-size-fetch |
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 from 3.20.2 before 6.51.0 contain a server-side request forgery vulnerability in image dimension refetching that allows authenticated staff users to trigger outbound HTTP requests to arbitrary URLs. Attackers can point image cards at attacker-controlled hosts or internal network endpoints to access metadata services and internal resources unavailable from the public internet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/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:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-918 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/103xxx/CVE-2026-103291.json">CVE-2026-103291</a> Added Reference https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-rrq6-9r3c-7w26 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-3.20.2-before-6.51.0-ssrf-via-image-size-fetch