CVE-2026-64872

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Custom Path Traversal in Joomla

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-24

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description

Joomla Extension - regularlabs.com - Path traversal in Cache Cleaner Pro extension - Custom purge and log paths could escape the site webroot directory.

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Published

2026-07-23

Last Modified

2026-07-24

Generated

2026-08-12

AI Q&A

2026-07-23

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-11

NVD

CVE-2026-64872

EUVD

EUVD-2026-47911

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
regular_labs	advanced_module_manager	*
regular_labs	articles_anywhere	*
regular_labs	cache_cleaner	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect Joomla extensions for Cache Cleaner Pro. Check if custom purge and log paths escape the webroot directory. Review server logs for unusual file access patterns outside the expected directories.

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.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable or uninstall the Cache Cleaner Pro extension from your Joomla site. Check for any unauthorized file access or modifications in directories outside the webroot. Update the extension to the latest patched version if available.

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