Vulnerability Description
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. From 6.27.0 before 6.44.0, Ghost's public donation checkout flow allowed an unauthenticated attacker to control donation checkout metadata and obtain full paid gift memberships for a minimal payment without exposing customer or member data or stealing money from a site or its members. This issue is fixed in version 6.44.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/cab716cd015ac04b7ee50c7a405478d97bc7b1e
- https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/ee7b991b466a7849c70f9d1caed8e491ee4113c
- https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/pull/28351
- https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/pull/28352
- https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-xm43-3m56-w3wf
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-59817?
CVE-2026-59817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Ghost is a Node.js content management system. From 6.27.0 before 6.44.0, Ghost's public donation checkout flow allowed an unauthenticated attacker to control donation checkout metadata and obtain full...
How severe is CVE-2026-59817?
CVE-2026-59817 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-59817?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.