CVE-2026-97161: lomart.fr UP plugin for Joomla · Path Traversal
Affects lomart.fr UP plugin for JoomlaSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.2 Critical.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 20:25 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| lomart.frUP plugin for Joomla | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for suspicious activity related to path traversal attempts. Avoid exposing the vulnerable plugin to untrusted networks where possible.
Description
A critical path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) exists 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. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to restricted directories and files by improperly limiting pathname inputs. It has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2, indicating it is network exploitable without requiring privileges or user interaction, with a high impact on confidentiality and security controls. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.