CVE-2026-104415: Ghost Password Hash Ordering Disclosure in Ghost Admin API
Summary
CVE-2026-104415: Ghost: Password Hash Ordering Disclosure in Ghost Admin API. Affects ghost versions >= 0.7.2, < 6.64.0. Fixed in 6.64.0. How to fix ↓
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- ghost · npm
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Background
Ghost is a popular Node.js content management system designed for professional publishing. It allows users to create and manage content easily with a focus on simplicity and usability. The platform is widely used for blogs and online publications. However, it has been found vulnerable to a specific issue that affects the security of user password management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from the Ghost Admin API, where any staff-level user could determine the relative ordering of other staff users' hashed passwords. This issue exists in versions from 0.7.2 to 6.64.0. Although it does not directly disclose password hashes or provide a practical means to recover passwords, it poses a risk of user privacy and security by allowing unauthorized users to infer information about other users' password strengths.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
6.64.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to update to the fixed version as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The Ghost CMS has a vulnerability that allows staff users to infer the ordering of hashed passwords of other staff users. It is crucial to update to version 6.64.0 or later to ensure the security of user data and maintain the integrity of the platform.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows staff-level users to determine the relative ordering of other staff users' hashed passwords.
No, it does not directly disclose password hashes, but it can lead to potential privacy issues.
Versions from 0.7.2 to 6.64.0 are affected by this vulnerability.
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While there are no specific workarounds, it is advisable to prioritize updating to the patched version to mitigate the risk.
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