SB20250311114 - Authenticated PHP file upload in Joomla!
Published: March 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250311114
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-22213)
CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload within the media manager. A remote authenticated user with "edit" permissions can upload and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.