# Proof of Concept (PoC) for CVE-2023-40028
CVE-2023-40028 is a **vulnerability in Ghost CMS that allows arbitrary file reads through improper file handling.** This PoC demonstrates how the exploit works under controlled conditions. **Educational use only.**
**Reference:** Adapted from the original PoC by [0xyassine](https://github.com/0xyassine/CVE-2023-40028), rewritten in Python and applied to the HackTheBox challenge "LinkVortex."
### Summary:
1. **Vulnerability:** Arbitrary file read in Ghost CMS.
2. **Impact:** Access to sensitive files on the server.
3. **Fix:** Update to the latest Ghost CMS version.
**Usage:**
```
python3 ./CVE-2023-40028.py --url <http://abc.xyz> -u <username> -p <password>
```
**Use this information responsibly. Unauthorized exploitation is illegal.**
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