CVE-2026-105676: tryghost ghost Path Traversal
CVSS: 4.9v3.1MediumPublished
Published 05-10-2026Last modified 06-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-105676 is a medium (CVSS 4.9) Path Traversal vulnerability in tryghost ghost. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.9/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.40%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 05-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-10-2026Last 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
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 4.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
33%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
06-10-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.40%
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
Tryghost1 product
- ghost≥ 1.20.0, < 6.64.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-m382-6jw4-fmp6X Refsource CONFIRM
- github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/issues/30635X Refsource MISC
- github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.64.0X Refsource MISC