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CVE-2026-97161: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in lomart.fr UP plugin for Joomla

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-97161cvecve-2026-97161cwe-22cwe-284
Published: 09/26/2026 (09/26/2026, 14:35:24 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: lomart.fr
Product: UP plugin for Joomla

Description

CVE-2026-97161 is a critical vulnerability in the lomart.fr UP plugin for Joomla, affecting versions 5.0.0 through 5.2.0 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.29. It involves improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory (path traversal), allowing unauthorized file access. The vulnerability has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2, indicating network exploitable, no privileges or user interaction required, with high impact on confidentiality and security controls. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.

CVSS v4.0

Score 9.2critical

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

Affected software

lomart.fr

UP plugin for Joomla

Affected versions
=5.0.0-5.2.0=6.0.0-6.0.29

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/26/2026, 15:02:48 UTC

Technical Analysis

The lomart.fr UP plugin for Joomla versions 5.0.0-5.2.0 and 6.0.0-6.0.29 contains multiple path traversal and file access vulnerabilities (CWE-22) that improperly restrict pathname access, potentially allowing attackers to access unauthorized files. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable, with a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2, reflecting critical severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access sensitive files outside the intended directory restrictions, potentially leading to disclosure of confidential information and compromise of system security controls. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges, increasing its risk.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for unusual file access patterns. Avoid exposing the plugin to untrusted networks if possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Joomla
Date Reserved
2026-09-24T04:35:50.607Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab7db36f7a7c5410664f012

Added to database: 09/26/2026, 14:48:22 UTC

Last enriched: 09/26/2026, 15:02:48 UTC

Last updated: 09/26/2026, 19:52:29 UTC

Views: 10

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