CVE-2026-40384

Summary

An improper validation of the search parameter of the com_media files API endpoint leads to a path traversal vulnerability.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Joomla! ProjectJoomla! CMS4.0.0-5.4.5affected
Joomla! ProjectJoomla! CMS6.0.0-6.1.0affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-22: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References