CVE-2026-64872: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in regularlabs.com Cache Cleaner Pro extension for Joomla
Joomla Extension - regularlabs.com - Path traversal in Cache Cleaner Pro extension - Custom purge and log paths could escape the site webroot directory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-64872 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Cache Cleaner Pro extension for Joomla by regularlabs.com. The issue allows attackers to specify custom purge and log paths that can escape the site's webroot directory, potentially leading to unauthorized file access or modification outside the intended directory scope. The vulnerability affects versions from 1.0.0 up to and including 9.7.6. The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to traverse directories outside the Joomla site webroot by manipulating custom purge and log paths. This could lead to unauthorized access or modification of files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive data or affecting site integrity. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact reported.
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 Cache Cleaner Pro extension and monitor for suspicious activity related to path traversal attempts. Avoid exposing the extension to untrusted users or networks.
CVE-2026-64872: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in regularlabs.com Cache Cleaner Pro extension for Joomla
Description
Joomla Extension - regularlabs.com - Path traversal in Cache Cleaner Pro extension - Custom purge and log paths could escape the site webroot directory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-64872 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Cache Cleaner Pro extension for Joomla by regularlabs.com. The issue allows attackers to specify custom purge and log paths that can escape the site's webroot directory, potentially leading to unauthorized file access or modification outside the intended directory scope. The vulnerability affects versions from 1.0.0 up to and including 9.7.6. The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to traverse directories outside the Joomla site webroot by manipulating custom purge and log paths. This could lead to unauthorized access or modification of files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive data or affecting site integrity. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact reported.
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 Cache Cleaner Pro extension and monitor for suspicious activity related to path traversal attempts. Avoid exposing the extension to untrusted users or networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T18:35:16.486Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a61dd669c2644c7f8c8ecb7
Added to database: 07/23/2026, 09:22:46 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 22:42:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/02/2026, 22:52:13 UTC
Views: 59
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