CVE-2026-65889

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Unauthenticated Recursive Directory Deletion in Balbooa.com Extension

Publication date: 2026-07-29

Last updated on: 2026-08-05

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description

Joomla Extension - balbooa.com - Unauthenticated recursive directory deletion < 2.20.2 - The generateNewApp method allows actors to recursively delete directories.

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Published

2026-07-29

Last Modified

2026-08-05

Generated

2026-08-19

AI Q&A

2026-07-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-18

NVD

CVE-2026-65889

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
balbooa	gridbox	to 2.20.2 (exc)

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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.
CWE-284	The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in a Joomla extension from balbooa.com allows unauthenticated attackers to recursively delete directories due to a flaw in the generateNewApp method. The affected version is below 2.20.2.

Detection Guidance

Check Joomla extensions for versions of balbooa.com below 2.20.2. Inspect server directories for unauthorized recursive deletions, especially in Joomla's app or extension folders. Review server logs for unusual file deletion patterns or requests to the generateNewApp method.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to delete critical directories on your Joomla site, potentially causing data loss, site downtime, or unauthorized access if system files are removed.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated recursive directory deletion, which could lead to unauthorized data deletion or corruption. For GDPR, this may violate integrity and availability principles (Article 5). For HIPAA, it could compromise data integrity and availability of protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Joomla extension to version 2.20.2 or later to address the unauthenticated recursive directory deletion vulnerability.

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