What the vulnerability does
01Description
The JoomSport – for Sports: Team & League, Football, Hockey & more plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.7.3 via the task parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary .php files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where .php file types can be uploaded and included.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
JoomSport versions up to 5.7.3 contain a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the site without user interaction. The vulnerability stems from improper input handling in the component. Attackers can exploit this remotely over the network to gain full control of the affected Joomla installation.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run their own code on the site and take complete control of it.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the Joomla site, including data theft, defacement, and malware installation.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 3, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
