CVE-2026-40384

HIGH

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

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Published: 5/26/2026Modified: 5/28/2026

Related Intelligence (1)

HIGHVulnerability

NVD HIGH: CVE-2026-40384 — An improper validation of the search parameter of the com_media files API endpoi...

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

CVE-2026-40384
NIST NVD

References (1)

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1042-20260510-core-path-traversal-in-com-media-webservice-endpoint.htmlVendor Advisory