CVE-2026-53947: CWE-204: Observable Response Discrepancy in TryGhost Ghost
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. From 5.18.0 until 6.21.1, a discrepancy in responses from the members signin endpoints made it possible for an unauthenticated attacker to determine whether a given email address belongs to a registered member of a Ghost site. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.21.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-53947 describes an information disclosure vulnerability in the Ghost CMS affecting versions >=5.18.0 and <6.21.1. The vulnerability arises from observable discrepancies in the HTTP responses of the members signin endpoints, which allow unauthenticated attackers to verify the existence of specific email addresses registered on the site. This can lead to privacy concerns and potentially facilitate targeted attacks. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-204 (Observable Response Discrepancy). There is no explicit vendor advisory or patch link provided, but the issue is fixed in version 6.21.1.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can determine whether a given email address is registered on a Ghost site by analyzing differences in signin endpoint responses. This information disclosure can compromise user privacy and may aid attackers in reconnaissance or targeted phishing campaigns. There is no direct impact on integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is fixed in Ghost version 6.21.1. Users should upgrade to version 6.21.1 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed via a vendor advisory, but the description states the fix is included in 6.21.1. Until upgraded, users should be aware of the risk of email enumeration via signin endpoints.
CVE-2026-53947: CWE-204: Observable Response Discrepancy in TryGhost Ghost
Description
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. From 5.18.0 until 6.21.1, a discrepancy in responses from the members signin endpoints made it possible for an unauthenticated attacker to determine whether a given email address belongs to a registered member of a Ghost site. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.21.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-53947 describes an information disclosure vulnerability in the Ghost CMS affecting versions >=5.18.0 and <6.21.1. The vulnerability arises from observable discrepancies in the HTTP responses of the members signin endpoints, which allow unauthenticated attackers to verify the existence of specific email addresses registered on the site. This can lead to privacy concerns and potentially facilitate targeted attacks. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-204 (Observable Response Discrepancy). There is no explicit vendor advisory or patch link provided, but the issue is fixed in version 6.21.1.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can determine whether a given email address is registered on a Ghost site by analyzing differences in signin endpoint responses. This information disclosure can compromise user privacy and may aid attackers in reconnaissance or targeted phishing campaigns. There is no direct impact on integrity or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is fixed in Ghost version 6.21.1. Users should upgrade to version 6.21.1 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed via a vendor advisory, but the description states the fix is included in 6.21.1. Until upgraded, users should be aware of the risk of email enumeration via signin endpoints.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T15:50:01.281Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3c2387748d17fc4ff2f76c
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 18:35:51 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 22:38:11 UTC
Last updated: 08/05/2026, 12:41:16 UTC
Views: 56
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