CVE-2024-43409: Ghost's Improper Authentication Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2024-43409: Ghost's improper authentication allows access to member information and actions. Affects ghost versions >= 4.46.0, < 5.89.5. Fixed in 5.89.5. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- ghost · Bitnami
The same CVE-2024-43409 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
Ghost is an open-source content management system (CMS) designed for creating and managing websites. It provides a platform for bloggers, writers, and publishers to publish their content online. The vulnerability identified in Ghost versions 4.46.0 to 5.89.5 allows for improper authentication on certain endpoints used for member actions. This flaw enables unauthorized access to member information and the ability to perform member-only actions.
Vulnerability Detail
The improper authentication vulnerability in Ghost allows attackers to exploit member-only actions and access member information. By bypassing the authentication mechanism on specific endpoints, an attacker can perform actions that are intended only for authenticated members. This includes reading sensitive member information and performing actions that may compromise the security and integrity of the system. The impact of this vulnerability can range from unauthorized data access to potential privilege escalation.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 6.72.0 as of 22 Oct 2026
npm install ghost@6.72.0Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
5.89.5
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is essential to update to the patched version of Ghost to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches.
Conclusion
The improper authentication vulnerability in Ghost versions 4.46.0 to 5.89.5 allows unauthorized access to member information and member-only actions. It is crucial to update to the latest version of Ghost (5.89.5 or later) to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches. No workarounds are available for this vulnerability.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to member information and the ability to perform member-only actions. This can lead to data breaches and compromise the security of the system.
The vulnerability is present in Ghost versions 4.46.0 to 5.89.5.
To fix this vulnerability, update Ghost to version 5.89.5 or later.
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Updating to the patched version is the recommended solution.
For more information, you can email security@ghost.org.
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