CVE-2026-105676: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in TryGhost Ghost
Description
A path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) exists in TryGhost Ghost CMS versions 1.20.0 through 6.63.0. This flaw allows an authenticated Administrator to read JSON files outside the active theme's directory by exploiting how theme translation files are loaded. The vulnerability could expose sensitive server configuration secrets. The issue is fixed in version 6.64.0.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.9medium
Affected software
TryGhost
Ghost
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Technical Analysis
TryGhost Ghost, a Node.js content management system, has a path traversal vulnerability in versions from 1.20.0 up to but not including 6.64.0. The vulnerability arises from improper limitation of pathname when loading theme translation files, enabling an authenticated Administrator to read arbitrary JSON files outside the intended theme directory. This could lead to exposure of sensitive server configuration information. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-105676 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, indicating medium severity. The issue is resolved in version 6.64.0.
Potential Impact
An authenticated Administrator can exploit this vulnerability to read JSON files outside the active theme directory, potentially exposing sensitive server configuration secrets. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. The confidentiality impact is high due to possible exposure of sensitive data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Ghost to version 6.64.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-05T17:48:58.626Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac3f8302cdf04f6563003e6
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 19:19:12 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 19:33:47 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 19:34:03 UTC
Views: 9
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