CVE-2026-104417: tryghost ghost Path Traversal
CVSS: 6.9v4.0MediumDeferred
AliasesGHSA-m382-6jw4-fmp6BIT-ghost-2026-104417CVE-2026-105676BIT-ghost-2026-105676
Published 02-10-2026Last modified 02-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-104417 is a medium (CVSS 6.9) Path Traversal vulnerability in tryghost ghost. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 29.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.9/10
010
Medium · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.37%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Ghost is a Node.js content management system. From 1.20.0 until 6.64.0, a vulnerability in how Ghost loads theme translation files allowed an authenticated Administrator to read JSON files outside of the active theme's directory, potentially exposing server configuration secrets. This issue is fixed in version 6.64.0.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · NpmEcosystem advisory · calculated4.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- NVDNIST4.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.37%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
29%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
03-10-202622-10-2026
EPSS score0.37%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
- CWE-73External Control of File Name or PathThe product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
Affected systems
Npm1 product
- ghost≥ 1.20.0, < 6.64.0
Tryghost1 product
- ghost≥ 1.20.0, < 6.64.0
2 vendors · 2 products
References
8 links
- github.com/TryGhost/GhostPACKAGE