#VU124736 External Control of File Name or Path in Joomla! - CVE-2026-23898

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#VU124736 External Control of File Name or Path in Joomla! - CVE-2026-23898

Published: April 1, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU124736
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-23898
CWE-ID: CWE-73
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Joomla!
Software vendor:
Joomla!

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to delete arbitrary files.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows an attacker to control path of the files to delete in com_joomlaupdate. A remote attacker can delete arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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