CVE-2026-48939: CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in icagenda.com iCagenda extension for Joomla
A vulnerability in the iCagenda extension for Joomla allows the upload of arbitrary files in the file attachment feature, ultimately resulting in PHP code upload and execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The iCagenda extension for Joomla contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) that permits attackers to upload arbitrary files, including PHP scripts, through the file attachment functionality. Successful exploitation results in remote code execution on the server hosting the vulnerable extension. The vulnerability affects iCagenda versions 3.2.1 up to and including 4.0.7. There is currently no official fix or patch available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server running the vulnerable iCagenda extension, leading to full compromise of the affected Joomla site. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, site defacement, or further network pivoting. The CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0 reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict or disable file upload functionality in the iCagenda extension if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-48939: CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in icagenda.com iCagenda extension for Joomla
Description
A vulnerability in the iCagenda extension for Joomla allows the upload of arbitrary files in the file attachment feature, ultimately resulting in PHP code upload and execution.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The iCagenda extension for Joomla contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) that permits attackers to upload arbitrary files, including PHP scripts, through the file attachment functionality. Successful exploitation results in remote code execution on the server hosting the vulnerable extension. The vulnerability affects iCagenda versions 3.2.1 up to and including 4.0.7. There is currently no official fix or patch available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker can upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server running the vulnerable iCagenda extension, leading to full compromise of the affected Joomla site. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, site defacement, or further network pivoting. The CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0 reflects the critical nature of this vulnerability with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict or disable file upload functionality in the iCagenda extension if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-26T16:47:13.549Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3688de84ec8817ab09d1e8
Added to database: 06/20/2026, 12:34:38 UTC
Last enriched: 07/13/2026, 10:04:57 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 12:46:13 UTC
Views: 359
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