CVE-2026-40384

Published: Mag 26, 2026 Last Modified: Mag 26, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 5,9
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: high
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A

Description

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An improper validation of the search parameter of the com_media files API endpoint leads to a path traversal vulnerability.

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

Stable
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Modify Files Or Directories Read Files Or Directories Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1042-20260510-…
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1042-20260510-core-path-traversal-…