Description
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. From version 0.7.2 to 6.19.0, specifically crafted malicious themes can execute arbitrary code on the server running Ghost. This issue has been patched in version 6.19.1.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TryGhost | Ghost | >= 0.7.2, < 6.19.1 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Metasploit 1 module
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Ghost CMS Remote Code Execution
exploit/multi/http/ghostcms_auth_rce_cve_2026_29053
Exploit-DB 1
- Ghost_CMS 6.19.0 - Remote Code Execution EDB-52676 · webapps · Sep 2, 2026
GitHub 2 repositories
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AC8999/CVE-2026-29053 ★ 1 · Apr 21, 2026
(RCE) vulnerability discovered in Ghost CMS (specifically affecting versions 0.7.2 through 6.19.0)
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rootxran/CVE-2026-29053 ★ 1 · Mar 12, 2026
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | ghost | >= 0.7.2, < 6.19.1 | 6.19.1 | GHSA-cgc2-rcrh-qr5x |