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CVE-2026-75114: CWE-601 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla

0
Medium
Published: 08/19/2026 (08/19/2026, 13:39:03 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: yootheme.com
Product: 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

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

Affected software

yootheme.com

Zoo extension for Joomla

Affected versions
=1.0.0-4.1.63

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/11/2026, 09:03:30 UTC

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.

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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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