CVE-2026-26980
HighExploitedPublic exploitGhost has a SQL injection in Content API
Published Feb 18, 2026 · Updated Sep 10, 2026 · Also known as ANT-2026-69D8H6RP, ANT-2026-H5T8XKWR, BIT-ghost-2026-26980, GHSA-w52v-v783-gw97
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-26980 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Ghost, TryGhost/Ghost (anthropic).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 21, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 5.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ghost 6.19.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
5.1%
Higher than 92.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. Versions 3.24.0 through 6.19.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary reads from the database. This issue has been fixed in version 6.19.1.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 21, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 21, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GhostGhost | >= 3.24.0, >= >= 3.24.0, < 6.19.1 | 6.19.1 |
| TryGhost/Ghostanthropic | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Ghost
6.19.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 18, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 21, 2026
Last updated
Sep 10, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/26xxx/CVE-2026-26980.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-26980
- advisoryAnthropic CVD
- advisoryAnthropic CVD ANT-2026-H5T8XKWR — Claude severity: critical (sql-injection)
FAQ
Common Questions.
Ghost is a Node.js content management system.
Affected: Ghost versions >= 3.24.0, >= >= 3.24.0, < 6.19.1; TryGhost/Ghost (anthropic). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 21, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ghost 6.19.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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