CVE-2026-48945
Joomla Extension - getk2.org - Privileged RCE vulnerability in K2 extension for Joomla < 2.26
Description
The K2 article gallery upload path accepts a zip/tar archive, extracts it under `/media/k2/galleries/<id>/`, and only renames image files (gif/jpg/jpeg/png/webp) to safe names — non-image files (including `.php`) are extracted as-is and remain executable via direct HTTP access.
INFO
Published Date :
June 25, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 28, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Sanitize uploaded archive contents.
- Do not extract non-image files.
- Restrict file upload locations.
- Configure web server to deny executable files.
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-2026-48945.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.getk2.org/ | Product |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-48945 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-48945
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-48945 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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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Affected [{'vendor': 'getk2.com', 'product': 'K2 extension for Joomla', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0-2.26'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] [{'vendor': 'getk2.org', 'product': 'K2 extension for Joomla', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0-2.26'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:joomlaworks:k2:*:*:*:*:*:joomla!:*:* versions up to (including) 2.26 Added Reference Type Joomla! Project: https://www.getk2.org/ Types: Product -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-48945', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-25T18:45:48.959013Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'getk2.com', 'product': 'K2 extension for Joomla', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0-2.26'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The K2 article gallery upload path accepts a zip/tar archive, extracts it under `/media/k2/galleries/<id>/`, and only renames image files (gif/jpg/jpeg/png/webp) to safe names — non-image files (including `.php`) are extracted as-is and remain executable via direct HTTP access. Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://www.getk2.org/