Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-32235?

Affected: Ghost. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2023-32235 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023.

Is CVE-2023-32235 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2023-32235?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-32235?

Fixed versions are available, including Ghost 5.42.1.

How urgently should CVE-2023-32235 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2023-32235Ghost Path Traversal

Path Traversal in Ghost

Published May 5, 2023 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Also known as BIT-ghost-2023-32235, GHSA-wf7x-fh6w-34r6

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2023-32235 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Ghost.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Ghost 5.42.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

39%

Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

41/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Oct 14, 2023

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-32235
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32235
advisoryGHSA advisory

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.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CIRCL KEV	Oct 14, 2023	n/a	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	Oct 14, 2023	n/a	Not reported

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
GhostGhost	See advisory	5.42.1

Patched Releases

Ghost

5.42.1

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 5, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 14, 2023
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

12 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: Ghost. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ghost 5.42.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

Is CVE-2023-32235 On Your Attack Surface?

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