CVE-2026-40384 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-40384: Joomla! Core - [20260510] - Path traversal in com_media webservice endpoint

Vendor Joomla! Project
Product Joomla! CMS
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 26, 2026
Last update May 27, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

Description

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

Key dates

Disclosure timeline

May 26, 2026 CVE published
May 27, 2026 Record updated