CVE-2026-104417: Ghost 1.20.0 before 6.64.0 Path Traversal via Locale Setting
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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Ghostto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.64.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated Ghost administrator can exploit it. The issue is reachable over the network and does not require user interaction, but it requires administrator-level privileges.
What information could be exposed?
An attacker can read JSON files located outside the active theme directory by manipulating the locale setting. This may expose server configuration secrets stored in accessible JSON files.
Which Ghost versions are affected?
Ghost versions from 1.20.0 up to, but not including, 6.64.0 are affected.