CVE-2026-48945: getk2.org K2 extension for Joomla · Unrestricted Upload via Archive Extraction
Affects getk2.org K2 extension for JoomlaSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 6 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 26% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 7 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| getk2.orgK2 extension for Joomla | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict or disable archive uploads in the K2 article gallery upload feature if possible. Monitor and control file upload permissions and web server execution rights in the `/media/k2/galleries/` directory to prevent execution of unauthorized files.
Description
The K2 article gallery upload path accepts a zip/tar archive, extracts it under `/media/k2/galleries/<id>/`, and only renames image files (gif/jpg/jpeg/png/webp) to safe names — non-image files (including `.php`) are extracted as-is and remain executable via direct HTTP access.