CVE-2026-66492
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Path Traversal in Phoca Commander Joomla Extension

Publication date: 2026-08-07

Last updated on: 2026-08-07

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description
Joomla Extension - phoca.cz - Path Traversal vulnerability in Phoca Commander 1.0.0-6.1.3 - Improper limitation of paths in the file upload action lead to path a traversal vulnerability.

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Published
2026-08-07
Last Modified
2026-08-07
Generated
2026-08-07
AI Q&A
2026-08-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-66492
EUVD
EUVD-2026-54411

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Vendor Product Version / Range
phoca commander 1.0.0-6.1.3

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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 6.1.3. It allows improper limitation of file upload paths, enabling attackers to traverse outside intended directories and access unauthorized files.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves path traversal in Phoca Commander 1.0.0-6.1.3. To detect it, inspect file upload functionality for improper path handling. Check Joomla extensions for Phoca Commander versions 1.0.0 to 6.1.3. Look for unusual file paths or unauthorized file access attempts in server logs.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing confidential data like configuration files, user credentials, or other restricted information. This could lead to further attacks or data breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Phoca Commander to the latest version that patches the path traversal vulnerability. If an update is not available, consider disabling or uninstalling the extension immediately to prevent exploitation.

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