CVE-2026-103271

Ghost versions from 4.0.0 before 6.63.0 contain a content API vulnerability that allows unauthenticated visitors to access gated post content. Attackers can bypass content restrictions by directly querying the content API to retrieve restricted posts without authentication.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-rcx7-6m7p-xw5c
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-4.0.0-before-6.63.0-restricted-content-bypass

Configurations

No configuration.

History

01 Oct 2026, 11:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-01 11:17

Updated : 2026-10-06 01:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-103271

Mitre link : CVE-2026-103271

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-103271

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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