CVE-2026-103274

Ghost versions 5.3.0 before 6.58.0 fail to properly enforce access controls on comments in private mode. Unauthenticated visitors can read comments that should be restricted, bypassing privacy settings.

CVSS v3 5.3 MEDIUM

5.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-5ppm-p957-x46r
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-5.3.0-before-6.58.0-unauthenticated-comment-read

Configurations

No configuration.

History

01 Oct 2026, 11:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-01 11:17

Updated : 2026-10-01 15:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-103274

Mitre link : CVE-2026-103274

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-103274

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-862

Missing Authorization

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