CVE-2026-65713

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Modals Gallery Path Traversal Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-24

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description

Joomla Extension - regularlabs.com - Insecure path handling in Modals Pro extension - Modals gallery paths could enumerate unintended directories.

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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-2026-65713

EUVD

EUVD-2026-47898

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
regularlabs	modals_pro	*

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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 attackers to enumerate unintended directories through modal gallery paths in Joomla. This means an attacker could access or discover files or folders that should not be publicly accessible by manipulating the paths used in the modal gallery feature.

Detection Guidance

The vulnerability involves insecure path handling in the Modals Pro extension for Joomla, allowing unintended directory enumeration. To detect it, inspect Joomla extensions for Modals Pro and check for unusual directory access patterns or exposed paths in web server logs or requests.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files or directories on the server. This might expose confidential data, configuration files, or other restricted resources, potentially compromising the security of the Joomla installation and its users.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in non-compliance with regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA if it leads to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust due to data exposure or breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Modals Pro extension to the latest patched version immediately. Disable the extension if no update is available. Review directory access logs for unusual enumeration attempts.

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