CVE-2026-103279

Ghost versions from 3.10.0 before 6.34.0 fail to fully invalidate all sessions after a password change. Attackers with a stolen session cookie can maintain access to user accounts even after the associated user changes their password.

CVSS v3 6.8 MEDIUM

6.8^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.6 / Impact : 5.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-v9vj-6fq5-99xj
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-3.10.0-before-6.34.0-session-invalidation-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 02:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-103279

Mitre link : CVE-2026-103279

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-103279

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-613

Insufficient Session Expiration

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