CVE-2026-103290

Ghost versions 6.14.0 through versions prior to 6.27.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the ImageSize service. Insufficient input validation of user-supplied file paths may allow authenticated staff users to access local files outside the intended data storage directories on the server.

CVSS v3 3.8 LOW

3.8^/10

CVSS v3 : LOW

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 2.5

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-83rp-q473-j88c
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghost-6.14.0-before-6.27.0-path-traversal-via-imagesize

Configurations

No configuration.

History

01 Oct 2026, 11:17

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-01 11:17

Updated : 2026-10-01 15:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-103290

Mitre link : CVE-2026-103290

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-103290

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-35

Path Traversal: '.../...//'

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