Is CVE-2023-32235 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-32235 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-01-29.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-32235?

CVE-2023-32235 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2023-32235?

Patch guidance is available from ghost security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2023-32235.

Fix CVE-2023-32235 - HIGH ghost ghost

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-22 · Path Traversal CWE-22 · Path Traversal

Metadata

Primary Vendor: GHOST
Published: 5/5/2023
Last Modified: 1/29/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2023-32235

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