CVE-2021-26040

[20210801] - Core - Insufficient access control for com_media deletion endpoint

Published Aug 24, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 9.1 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 4.0.0. The media manager does not correctly check the user's permissions before executing a file deletion command.

Remediation

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Joomla
Published
Updated
Feb 25, 2026, 5:05 AM
Reserved
Jan 25, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 24, 2021, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:42 AM