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CVE-2026-65883: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in aimy-extensions.com Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard plugin for Joomla

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-65883cvecve-2026-65883cwe-502
Published: 07/29/2026 (07/29/2026, 09:34:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: aimy-extensions.com
Product: Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard plugin for Joomla

Description

A critical remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard plugin for Joomla versions 18.0 through 20.0. This vulnerability arises from deserialization of untrusted data via a forged 'clfgd' field, enabling PHP object injection. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system without user interaction.

CVSS v4.0

Score 10.0critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
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:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

Affected software

aimy-extensions.com

Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard plugin for Joomla

Affected versions
=18.0-20.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/05/2026, 15:06:40 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-65883 is a critical vulnerability in the Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard plugin for Joomla, affecting versions 18.0 to 20.0. The vulnerability is due to unsafe deserialization of untrusted data (CWE-502) via a crafted 'clfgd' field, which leads to PHP object injection and remote code execution. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 10.0, reflecting its network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security controls. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.

Potential Impact

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the vulnerable Joomla plugin without authentication or user interaction. This can lead to full system compromise, data theft, service disruption, and further attacks within the affected environment.

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 affected plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'clfgd' field. Avoid exposing the vulnerable service to untrusted networks if possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Joomla
Date Reserved
2026-07-23T09:17:01.409Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a69d4889c2644c7f856bae9

Added to database: 07/29/2026, 10:23:04 UTC

Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 15:06:40 UTC

Last updated: 09/12/2026, 10:01:32 UTC

Views: 206

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