CVE-2026-65765
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Path Traversal in Phoca Commander Joomla Extension

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-27

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description
Joomla Extension - phoca.cz - Path Traversal vulnerability in Phoca Commander 1.0.0-6.1.1 - Improper limitation of paths for save and download actions lead to path traversal vulnerabilities.

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Published
2026-07-27
Last Modified
2026-07-27
Generated
2026-07-27
AI Q&A
2026-07-27
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-65765
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49128

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Vendor Product Version / Range
phoca commander 1.0.0-6.1.1

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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 is a Path Traversal issue in the Phoca Commander Joomla extension versions 1.0.0 to 6.1.1. It allows improper limitation of file paths during save and download actions, enabling attackers to access files outside intended directories.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive files on the server, including configuration files, user data, or other restricted files. This may lead to information disclosure or further attacks if combined with other vulnerabilities.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Phoca Commander to the latest version to patch the path traversal vulnerability. If an update is unavailable, consider disabling or removing the extension until a fix is provided.

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