CVE-2023-32235

Description

Ghost before 5.42.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files within the active theme's folder via /assets/built%2F..%2F..%2F/ directory traversal. This occurs in frontend/web/middleware/static-theme.js.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 93.74% Top 5%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/378dd913aa8d0fd0da29b0ffced8884579598b0f patch
https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/compare/v5.42.0...v5.42.1 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32235?
CVE-2023-32235 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-32235?
To fix CVE-2023-32235, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-32235 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-32235 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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