CVE-2021-39192: Privilege escalation: all users can access Admin-level API keys

Published Sep 3, 2021
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Updated

Ghost is a Node.js content management system. An error in the implementation of the limits service between versions 4.0.0 and 4.9.4 allows all authenticated users (including contributors) to view admin-level API keys via the integrations API endpoint, leading to a privilege escalation vulnerability. This issue is patched in Ghost version 4.10.0. As a workaround, disable all non-Administrator accounts to prevent API access. It is highly recommended to regenerate all API keys after patching or applying the workaround.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ghost Ghost Node.js>=4.0.0<4.10.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Ghost to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.10.0
  2. Configuration

    As a workaround, disable all non-Administrator accounts to prevent API access (accounts other than Administrator should not be able to access the integrations API endpoint).

    Ghost Disable all non-Administrator accounts = enabled
  3. Operational

    After patching or applying the workaround, regenerate all API keys.

Event History

Sep 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39192?

CVE-2021-39192 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39192?

To fix CVE-2021-39192, upgrade Ghost to version 4.10.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-39192?

All authenticated users, including contributors, are affected by CVE-2021-39192.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39192?

CVE-2021-39192 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Ghost's integration API.

5

What versions of Ghost are vulnerable to CVE-2021-39192?

Ghost versions between 4.0.0 and 4.9.4 are vulnerable to CVE-2021-39192.

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