CVE-2026-29784
Ghost: Incomplete CSRF protections around OTC use
Description
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. From version 5.101.6 to 6.19.2, incomplete CSRF protections around /session/verify made it possible to use OTCs in login sessions different from the requesting session. In some scenarios this might have made it easier for phishers to take over a Ghost site. This issue has been patched in version 6.19.3.
INFO
Published Date :
March 7, 2026, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 9, 2026, 8:06 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Ghost CMS to version 6.19.3 or later.
- Verify that CSRF protections are correctly implemented.
- Educate users about phishing risks.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-29784 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2026-29784.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/ec065a774fa125953d2aa644a59cd8990329e0a0 | Patch |
| https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-9m84-wc28-w895 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-29784 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-29784
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
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CVE-2026-29784 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ghost:ghost:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:* versions from (including) 5.101.6 up to (excluding) 6.19.3 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/ec065a774fa125953d2aa644a59cd8990329e0a0 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-9m84-wc28-w895 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Ghost is a Node.js content management system. From version 5.101.6 to 6.19.2, incomplete CSRF protections around /session/verify made it possible to use OTCs in login sessions different from the requesting session. In some scenarios this might have made it easier for phishers to take over a Ghost site. This issue has been patched in version 6.19.3. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-352 Added Reference https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/ec065a774fa125953d2aa644a59cd8990329e0a0 Added Reference https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-9m84-wc28-w895