CVE-2026-65891

Joomla Extension - joomlacontenteditor.net - Creation of hidden files and unintended file overwrite via rename function in Joomla Content Editor (JCE) < 2.9.99.10

Published Jul 29, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Joomla Extension - joomlacontenteditor.net - Creation of hidden files and unintended file overwrite via rename function in Joomla Content Editor (JCE) < 2.20.2 - Improper input validation in the file rename functionality allowed an authenticated user with file management permissions to rename files to otherwise invalid names, resulting in the creation of hidden files. The issue also allowed existing files at the destination path to be unintentionally replaced.

Remediation

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Joomlacontenteditor.net
Joomlacontenteditor.net joomla Content Editor (jce) Extension For Joomla
Vendors & Products Joomlacontenteditor.net
Joomlacontenteditor.net joomla Content Editor (jce) Extension For Joomla
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Description Joomla Extension - joomlacontenteditor.net - Creation of hidden files and unintended file overwrite via rename function in Joomla Content Editor (JCE) < 2.20.2 - Improper input validation in the file rename functionality allowed an authenticated user with file management permissions to rename files to otherwise invalid names, resulting in the creation of hidden files. The issue also allowed existing files at the destination path to be unintentionally replaced.
Title Joomla Extension - joomlacontenteditor.net - Creation of hidden files and unintended file overwrite via rename function in Joomla Content Editor (JCE) < 2.9.99.10
Weaknesses CWE-20
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Joomla
Published
Updated
Jul 31, 2026, 5:43 AM
Reserved
Jul 23, 2026, 9:31 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 29, 2026, 1:19 PM
Modified
Oct 23, 2026, 11:10 PM