CVE-2026-105683: CWE-35: Path Traversal: '.../...//' in TryGhost Ghost
Description
A path traversal vulnerability (CWE-35) was identified in the Ghost content management system versions 6.14.0 through 6.26.0. This flaw allowed staff users to access local files outside the intended data storage directories on the server. The issue was addressed and fixed in version 6.27.0. The vulnerability has a low severity with a CVSS score of 3.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.8low
Affected software
TryGhost
Ghost
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
Ghost, a Node.js CMS, contained an input validation flaw from versions 6.14.0 up to but not including 6.27.0 that permitted staff users to perform path traversal attacks using sequences like '.../...//'. This could enable unauthorized access to local files outside the designated data directories. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-105683 and is classified under CWE-35 (Path Traversal). It was resolved in version 6.27.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows staff users to read local files beyond the intended storage areas, potentially exposing sensitive information. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss with no integrity or availability impact reported. The CVSS score of 3.8 reflects a low severity risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Ghost to version 6.27.0 or later, where this path traversal vulnerability has been fixed. No additional mitigation is required once the update is applied.
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: 6ac4063a2cdf04f65634e090
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 20:19:06 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 20:33:36 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 20:34:04 UTC
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