Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Ghost Blogging Platform
CVE-2023-32235

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ghost

Status
Ghost
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 May 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 94%

What is CVE-2023-32235?

Ghost versions prior to 5.42.1 are susceptible to a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files within the theme's directory. This security flaw, found in the static-theme.js file, can lead to unauthorized information exposure, putting sensitive configuration files at risk. Upgrading to version 5.42.1 or later is essential to mitigate the potential impact.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Ghost-Path-Traversal-CVE-2023-32235-
Created by VEEXH

References

https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/378dd913aa8d0fd0...
https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/compare/v5.42.0...v5.42.1

EPSS Score

94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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