CVE-2026-64872
Received Received - Intake

Custom Path Traversal in Joomla

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description
Custom purge and log paths could escape the site webroot directory.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-64872
EUVD
EUVD-2026-47911

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Currently, no data is known.

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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows custom purge and log paths to escape the site's webroot directory. This means an attacker could potentially access or manipulate files outside the intended directory structure, leading to unauthorized file access or system compromise.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to read sensitive files, modify system files, or execute arbitrary code on the server. It may lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or complete system takeover depending on the server's configuration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR, HIPAA, or other compliance requirements. Non-compliance may lead to legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

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