CVE-2019-25740
Joomla com_jsjobs 1.2.6 Arbitrary File Deletion
Description
Joomla com_jsjobs 1.2.6 contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete files by manipulating custom userfield parameters. Attackers can send POST requests to the job.savejob task with path traversal sequences in the field_2 parameter to delete arbitrary files accessible to the web server.
INFO
Published Date :
June 4, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 4, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Joomla to a secure version.
- Remove the vulnerable com_jsjobs component.
- Sanitize user input for file operations.
- Restrict file deletion permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2019-25740.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47281 | |
| https://www.joomsky.com/ | |
| https://www.joomsky.com/5/download/1 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-com-jsjobs-arbitrary-file-deletion |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Joomla com_jsjobs 1.2.6 contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete files by manipulating custom userfield parameters. Attackers can send POST requests to the job.savejob task with path traversal sequences in the field_2 parameter to delete arbitrary files accessible to the web server. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47281 Added Reference https://www.joomsky.com/ Added Reference https://www.joomsky.com/5/download/1 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-com-jsjobs-arbitrary-file-deletion