Path Traversal in Tryghost Ghost
CVE-2026-104417
Ghost from 1.20.0 before 6.64.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability in theme translation file loading that allows authenticated administrators to read JSON files outside the active theme directory. Attackers can manipulate the locale setting to load JSON files elsewhere on the server, exposing server configuration secrets.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-m382-6jw4-fmp6 (vendor-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-1.20.0-before-6.64.0-path-traversal-via-loca… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-104417?
- CVE-2026-104417 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tryghost Ghost, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 4.9/10. Published 2026-10-02.
- How severe is CVE-2026-104417?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.9 out of 10.