CVE-2020-37219 HIGH

CVE-2020-37219: Joomla com_fabrik 3.9.11 Directory Traversal via image.php

Vendor Fabrikar
Product com_fabrik
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 13, 2026
Last update May 13, 2026

CVSS base score

8.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Joomla com_fabrik 3.9.11 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to list arbitrary files by manipulating the folder parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the onAjax_files method with path traversal sequences to enumerate files in system directories outside the intended web root.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Fabrikar com_fabrik contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can craft requests to access files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other confidential data. No user interaction is required.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files from the server, including sensitive configuration and credential files.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access sensitive files like database credentials, configuration, and private keys without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 13, 2026 CVE published
May 13, 2026 Record updated

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