Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability · CVE-2022-27139

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Ghost v4.39.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file.

Published Apr 12, 2022 · catalog updated Jun 17, 2026 · An arbitrary file upload

Last checked Nov 4, 2026. A connected source was read within the last 7 days.

Check if you run it

No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2022-27139. EPSS is 4.04%. Act only if a listed version of An arbitrary file upload is installed.

Gaps on this record

  • The stored product name is a package slug. The name on this page is taken from the title (An arbitrary file upload).
  • No vendor fix or required action is stored. Compare the linked advisory before you change production.

Same product and reporting

Severity
Critical9.8
Known exploitation
Not in CISA/VulnCheck KEV
EPSS
4.04%
Remediation
Advisory link
Affected products
cpe ghost/ghost

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Ghost v4.39.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file. NOTE: Vendor states that as outlined in Ghost's security documentation, upload of SVGs is only possible by trusted authenticated users. The uploading of SVG files to Ghost does not represent a remote code execution vulnerability. SVGs are not executable on the server, and may only execute javascript in a client's browser - this is expected and intentional functionality

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  • cpe ghost/ghost4.39.0

How to fix CVE-2022-27139

What to do

Three questions, each answered from this record only. Confirm the vendor advisory before you patch.

Should you patch?

No confirmed exploitation is on record for CVE-2022-27139. EPSS is 4.04%. Act only if a listed version of An arbitrary file upload is installed.

Which versions are affected?

Compare what you have installed with 4.39.0. Compare the installed version with the linked vendor advisory before you change production.

What should an analyst verify?

CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. EPSS 4.04%. There is no CISA KEV listing. No Exploit-DB or Metasploit reference is linked. Use the source links for the original advisory.

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Code

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Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Apr 12, 2022 · Monitored products — high

    Detected

    An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Ghost v4.39.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file. NOTE: Vendor states that as outlined in Ghost's security documentation, upload of SVGs is only possible by trusted authenticated users. The uploading of SVG files to Ghost does not represent a remote code execution vulnerability. SVGs are not executab

  2. Jun 17, 2026 · Monitored products — high

    Updated

    An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Ghost v4.39.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file. NOTE: Vendor states that as outlined in Ghost's security documentation, upload of SVGs is only possible by trusted authenticated users. The uploading of SVG files to Ghost does not represent a remote code execution vulnerability. SVGs are not executab

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2022-27139

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • Monitored products — highVendor advisoryCVE-2022-27139

    An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the file upload module of Ghost v4.39.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file. NOTE: Vendor states that as outlined in Ghost's security documentation, upload of SVGs is only possible by trusted authenticated users. The uploading of SVG files to Ghost does not represent a remote code execution vulnerability. SVGs are not executab

    nvd.nist.gov

References

Freshness

Last verified in this catalog Nov 4, 2026. Significant claims (KEV, EPSS, CVSS, affected ranges) come from the source rows above — open the original publisher for the authoritative advisory.

  • CVE.orgNov 4, 2026
  • Monitored products — highNov 4, 2026