CVE-2026-75114: CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla
An open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601) exists in the yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla versions 1.0.0 through 4.1.63. The vulnerability occurs in the CommentController::twitterAuthenticate() function where the referer request parameter is passed directly to setRedirect() without validation, allowing redirection to untrusted sites. This issue has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-75114 is an open redirect vulnerability in the yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla, affecting versions 1.0.0 through 4.1.63. The flaw is located in the CommentController::twitterAuthenticate() method where the referer parameter from the request is used directly in a redirect call without any validation or sanitization. This can allow an attacker to craft URLs that redirect users to arbitrary external sites, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to untrusted external websites via manipulated referer parameters. While this does not directly compromise the Joomla site or user data, it can be used to trick users into visiting malicious sites, increasing the risk of phishing or malware exposure. The CVSS score of 5.1 reflects a medium impact with no required privileges and user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Users of the yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla versions 1.0.0 through 4.1.63 should monitor vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious redirect attempts or validate and sanitize the referer parameter at the application level.
CVE-2026-75114: CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla
Description
An open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601) exists in the yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla versions 1.0.0 through 4.1.63. The vulnerability occurs in the CommentController::twitterAuthenticate() function where the referer request parameter is passed directly to setRedirect() without validation, allowing redirection to untrusted sites. This issue has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.1.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
yootheme.com
Zoo extension for Joomla
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-75114 is an open redirect vulnerability in the yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla, affecting versions 1.0.0 through 4.1.63. The flaw is located in the CommentController::twitterAuthenticate() method where the referer parameter from the request is used directly in a redirect call without any validation or sanitization. This can allow an attacker to craft URLs that redirect users to arbitrary external sites, potentially facilitating phishing or other social engineering attacks.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to untrusted external websites via manipulated referer parameters. While this does not directly compromise the Joomla site or user data, it can be used to trick users into visiting malicious sites, increasing the risk of phishing or malware exposure. The CVSS score of 5.1 reflects a medium impact with no required privileges and user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently documented for this vulnerability. Users of the yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla versions 1.0.0 through 4.1.63 should monitor vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious redirect attempts or validate and sanitize the referer parameter at the application level.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-17T17:51:11.409Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a85b8baacd9273b492ae431
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 14:07:54 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 09:03:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 14:46:10 UTC
Views: 61
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