CVE-2026-66493
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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 for delete, copy and move actions lead to path traversal vulnerabilities.

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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-2026-66493
EUVD
EUVD-2026-54409

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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 paths during delete, copy, and move actions, enabling attackers to access or manipulate files outside intended directories.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to delete, copy, or move sensitive files on your server, potentially leading to data loss, unauthorized access, or system compromise. It may also allow attackers to overwrite critical files or execute malicious code.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data, violating GDPR's data integrity and confidentiality requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Non-compliance risks include fines and legal penalties.

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 until a fix is released.

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