CVE-2026-40384
Joomla! Core - [20260510] - Path traversal in com_media webservice endpoint
Description
An improper validation of the search parameter of the com_media files API endpoint leads to a path traversal vulnerability.
INFO
Published Date :
May 26, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 28, 2026, 7:07 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 6ff30186-7fb7-4ad9-be33-533e7b05e586 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate the search parameter in com_media API.
- Sanitize user input to prevent traversal.
- Restrict access to sensitive directories.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-40384 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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-2026-40384.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1042-20260510-core-path-traversal-in-com-media-webservice-endpoint.html | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-40384 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-40384
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE-2026-40384 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.0.0 up to (excluding) 5.4.6 *cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.1.1 Added Reference Type Joomla! Project: https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1042-20260510-core-path-traversal-in-com-media-webservice-endpoint.html Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper validation of the search parameter of the com_media files API endpoint leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/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 CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1042-20260510-core-path-traversal-in-com-media-webservice-endpoint.html