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CVE-2026-22596

CVE-2026-22596 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in ghost (npm), affecting versions >= 6.0.0, <= 6.10.3. It is fixed in 6.11.0, 5.130.6.

Key facts
CVSS score
6.7
Medium
Attack vector
Network
Issuing authority
GitHub Advisory Database
Affected package
ghost
Fixed in
6.11.0, 5.130.6
Disclosed
2026

Summary

Impact A vulnerability in Ghost's /ghost/api/admin/members/events endpoint allows users with authentication credentials for the Admin API to execute arbitrary SQL. Vulnerable versions This vulnerability is present in Ghost v5.90.0 to v5.130.5 to and Ghost v6.0.0 to v6.10.3. Patches v5.130.6 and v6.11.0 contain a fix for this issue. References Ghost thanks Sho Odagiri of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc. for discovering and disclosing this vulnerability responsibly. For more information If there are any questions or comments about this advisory, email Ghost at [email protected].

Impact

What is SQL injection?

Untrusted input alters a database query, allowing the attacker to read or modify data the query was not intended to access. Typical impact: data disclosure or modification.

Severity and exposure

CVE-2026-22596 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, high privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment.

A fixed version is available (6.11.0, 5.130.6). Upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

npm

  • ghost (>= 6.0.0, <= 6.10.3)
  • ghost (>= 5.105.0, <= 5.130.5)

Security releases

  • ghost → 6.11.0 (npm)
  • ghost → 5.130.6 (npm)
Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade the following packages to resolve this vulnerability:

  • Upgrade ghost to 6.11.0 or later
  • Upgrade ghost to 5.130.6 or later

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Frequently asked questions about CVE-2026-22596

What is CVE-2026-22596?

CVE-2026-22596 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in ghost (npm), affecting versions >= 6.0.0, <= 6.10.3. It is fixed in 6.11.0, 5.130.6. Untrusted input alters a database query, allowing the attacker to read or modify data the query was not intended to access.

How severe is CVE-2026-22596?

CVE-2026-22596 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of ghost are affected by CVE-2026-22596?

ghost (npm) versions >= 6.0.0, <= 6.10.3 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-22596?

Yes. CVE-2026-22596 is fixed in 6.11.0, 5.130.6. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2026-22596 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2026-22596 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo

What actually determines whether CVE-2026-22596 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22596?
  • Upgrade ghost to 6.11.0 or later
  • Upgrade ghost to 5.130.6 or later

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