CVE-2021-26028 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Q: What is CVE-2021-26028?

CVE-2021-26028 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.0.0 through 3.9.24. Extracting an specifilcy crafted zip package could write files outside of the intended path.

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-26028?

CVE-2021-26028 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-26028?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.0.0 through 3.9.24. Extracting an specifilcy crafted zip package could write files outside of the intended path.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 3.0.0, < 3.9.25

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/848-20210308-core-path-traversal-wiVendor Advisory
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/848-20210308-core-path-traversal-wiVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-26028?

CVE-2021-26028 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.0.0 through 3.9.24. Extracting an specifilcy crafted zip package could write files outside of the intended path.

How severe is CVE-2021-26028?

CVE-2021-26028 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-26028?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.