Link following in Ghost - CVE-2023-40028

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Link following in Ghost - CVE-2023-40028

Published: August 15, 2023 / Updated: April 27, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU128204
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40028
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Ghost
Software vendor:
Ghost

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to disclose sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of file access in content import when processing uploaded files containing symlinks. A remote privileged user can upload a symlink file to disclose sensitive information.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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