What the vulnerability does
01Description
Joomla Extension - themexpert.com - SSRF via remote download in JMedia Extension < 1.6.0 - The Joomla extension JMedia is vulnerable to an SSRF vulnerability. Remote-URL download could target internal/reserved addresses.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The JMedia extension for Joomla contains a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in versions 1.0 through 1.5.4. An authenticated administrator can craft requests that cause the site to make HTTP calls to internal or external systems on the attacker's behalf. This could expose internal services or be used to interact with restricted resources.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Make the site send HTTP requests to internal or external systems the attacker specifies.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An admin account compromise could allow an attacker to probe internal infrastructure or interact with restricted services via your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the Joomla site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 20, 2026
CVE published
July 23, 2026
Record updated