CVE-2026-76611: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla
CVE-2026-76611 is a medium severity vulnerability in the yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla, versions 1.0.0 through 4.1.65. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary directory listing via the Gallery element, due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22). This could expose directory contents without authentication.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Zoo extension for Joomla, specifically versions up to 4.1.65, permits unauthenticated users to list arbitrary directories through the Gallery element. The flaw arises from improper validation or restriction of pathnames, enabling directory traversal or listing beyond intended boundaries. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity risk with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited impact on integrity.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can list arbitrary directories on the affected Joomla site running the vulnerable Zoo extension. This exposure may reveal sensitive file and directory information, potentially aiding further attacks. However, there is no direct indication of code execution or data modification impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is indicated in the provided data. Users should monitor yootheme.com or Joomla advisories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-76611: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla
Description
CVE-2026-76611 is a medium severity vulnerability in the yootheme.com Zoo extension for Joomla, versions 1.0.0 through 4.1.65. It allows unauthenticated attackers to perform arbitrary directory listing via the Gallery element, due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (CWE-22). This could expose directory contents without authentication.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Zoo extension for Joomla, specifically versions up to 4.1.65, permits unauthenticated users to list arbitrary directories through the Gallery element. The flaw arises from improper validation or restriction of pathnames, enabling directory traversal or listing beyond intended boundaries. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity risk with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and limited impact on integrity.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can list arbitrary directories on the affected Joomla site running the vulnerable Zoo extension. This exposure may reveal sensitive file and directory information, potentially aiding further attacks. However, there is no direct indication of code execution or data modification impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is indicated in the provided data. Users should monitor yootheme.com or Joomla advisories for updates addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T14:48:01.169Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8846adacd9273b492312fb
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 12:38:05 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 12:52:40 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 13:18:22 UTC
Views: 6
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