CVE-2026-117542

Joomla Extension - jdownloads.com - Authenticated path traversal in jDownloads < 4.1.8

Published Nov 12, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 5.1 Medium EPSS n/a KEV · Not listed
Description
Joomla Extension - jdownloads.com - Authenticated path traversal in jDownloads < 4.1.8 - A manipulated `update_file` form parameter could bypass the intended server-file selection restrictions and move files from outside the permitted selection directory or assign them to a download. This could expose file contents and remove source files from their original locations.

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Joomla Extension - jdownloads.com - Authenticated path traversal in jDownloads < 4.1.8 - A manipulated `update_file` form parameter could bypass the intended server-file selection restrictions and move files from outside the permitted selection directory or assign them to a download. This could expose file contents and remove source files from their original locations.
Title Joomla Extension - jdownloads.com - Authenticated path traversal in jDownloads < 4.1.8
Weaknesses CWE-35
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Joomla
Published
Updated
Nov 13, 2026, 4:44 AM
Reserved
Oct 27, 2026, 10:50 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Nov 12, 2026, 7:16 PM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 10:18 PM