CVE-2023-40028
Ghost vulnerable to arbitrary file read via symlinks in content import
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Ghost CMS 5.59.1 - Arbitrary File Read2025-08-11 · webapps · multiple
Impact
### Impact A vulnerability in Ghost allows authenticated users to upload files which are symlinks. This can be exploited to perform an arbitrary file read of any file on the operating system. Site administrators can check for exploitation of this issue by looking for unknown symlinks within Ghost's `content/` folder ### Vulnerable versions This security vulnerability is present in Ghost ≤ v5.59.0. ### Patches v5.59.1 contains a fix for this issue. ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at [security@ghost.org](mailto:security@ghost.org)
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | ghost | < 5.59.1 | 5.59.1 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost | Ghost | before 5.59.1 |