CVE-2026-103268: Ghost 1.0.0 before 6.62.0 Suspension Bypass via Password Reset

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-10-01 · updated 2026-10-01
Weakness: CWE-862

Description

Ghost versions before 6.62.0 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows suspended staff users to reactivate their accounts through self-service password reset. Attackers with suspended staff credentials can perform password reset operations to regain active account access and restore their original privileges.

Affected products

TryGhost Ghost: from 1.0.0 before 6.62.0 — fixed in 6.62.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: TryGhost Ghost 6.62.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-q734-xjgc-vpj9
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-1.0.0-before-6.62.0-suspension-bypass-via-password-reset

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