CVE-2026-65883: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in aimy-extensions.com Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard plugin for Joomla
A critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-65883) exists in the Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard plugin for Joomla versions 18.0 through 20.0. This issue arises from deserialization of untrusted data via a crafted 'clfgd' field, enabling PHP object injection. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, indicating maximum severity and exploitability without user interaction or privileges. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65883 is a critical vulnerability in the Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard Joomla plugin (versions 18.0 to 20.0) that allows remote code execution through PHP object injection. The flaw is due to unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the 'clfgd' field, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems without authentication or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. No vendor-provided patch or official remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in remote code execution on the affected Joomla server, allowing attackers to fully compromise the system, potentially leading to data theft, service disruption, or further network penetration. The vulnerability requires no privileges or user interaction, making it highly exploitable remotely. The critical CVSS score reflects the severe 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, it is recommended to disable or remove the affected plugin versions (18.0 through 20.0) to prevent exploitation. Monitor official channels from aimy-extensions.com and Joomla for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-65883: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in aimy-extensions.com Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard plugin for Joomla
Description
A critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-65883) exists in the Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard plugin for Joomla versions 18.0 through 20.0. This issue arises from deserialization of untrusted data via a crafted 'clfgd' field, enabling PHP object injection. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, indicating maximum severity and exploitability without user interaction or privileges. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65883 is a critical vulnerability in the Aimy Captcha-Less Form Guard Joomla plugin (versions 18.0 to 20.0) that allows remote code execution through PHP object injection. The flaw is due to unsafe deserialization of untrusted input in the 'clfgd' field, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems without authentication or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security requirements. No vendor-provided patch or official remediation is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in remote code execution on the affected Joomla server, allowing attackers to fully compromise the system, potentially leading to data theft, service disruption, or further network penetration. The vulnerability requires no privileges or user interaction, making it highly exploitable remotely. The critical CVSS score reflects the severe 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, it is recommended to disable or remove the affected plugin versions (18.0 through 20.0) to prevent exploitation. Monitor official channels from aimy-extensions.com and Joomla for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T09:17:01.409Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a69d4889c2644c7f856bae9
Added to database: 07/29/2026, 10:23:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 10:37:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 10:51:12 UTC
Views: 22
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