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CVE-2026-60032: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in themexpert.com JMedia extension for Joomla

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-60032cvecve-2026-60032cwe-434
Published: 07/20/2026 (07/20/2026, 18:09:34 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: themexpert.com
Product: JMedia extension for Joomla

Description

The Joomla extension JMedia is vulnerable to an authenticated arbitrary file upload, leading to RCE. Executable uploads/writes possible (incl. polyglot filenames); chmod didn't strip execute bits.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.4critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Affected software

Affected versions
1.0-1.5.4

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/20/2026, 18:56:53 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-60032 is a critical vulnerability in the themexpert.com JMedia extension for Joomla, affecting versions 1.0 to 1.5.4. The flaw is an authenticated arbitrary file upload (CWE-434) that permits attackers with valid credentials to upload files with dangerous types, including executable files. The vulnerability arises because the extension's file upload mechanism fails to remove execute permissions (chmod did not strip execute bits), enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.4, indicating high impact and exploitability. No official patch or remediation has been published as of the data provided.

Potential Impact

An authenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files with executable permissions, potentially leading to remote code execution on the affected Joomla server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability affects all users of JMedia extension versions 1.0 through 1.5.4, allowing high-impact attacks without user interaction and with low attack complexity.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the JMedia extension to trusted users only and consider disabling file upload functionality if possible. Monitor for updates from themexpert.com or Joomla regarding patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Joomla
Date Reserved
2026-07-08T05:31:35.890Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a5e6c122a4a8d59898880c0

Added to database: 07/20/2026, 18:42:26 UTC

Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 18:56:53 UTC

Last updated: 07/21/2026, 08:34:08 UTC

Views: 15

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