XSS in Tryghost Ghost
CVE-2026-103277
Ghost versions from 2.5.0 before 6.34.0 contain an untrusted script execution vulnerability in the oEmbed preview feature that fails to sandbox externally hosted scripts. Attackers can craft malicious oEmbed content to execute scripts in the context of a staff user's admin session, potentially compromising administrative access.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
Published .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-8vhf-xxpj-4qrg (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-2.5.0-before-6.34.0-untrusted-script-executi… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-103277?
- CVE-2026-103277 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tryghost Ghost, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-10-01.
- How severe is CVE-2026-103277?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.