Joomla Extension - jdownloads.com - Authenticated path traversal in jDownloads < 4.1.8 - A manipulated update_file
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.1 Medium.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 22:33 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (Joomla) | CVSS 4.0 | 5.1 |
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 12 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| jdownloads.comjDownloads extension for Joomla | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file operations related to jDownloads. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who can access the update_file functionality.
Description
An authenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in the Joomla extension jDownloads versions prior to 4.1.8. This flaw allows a manipulated update_file form parameter to bypass server file selection restrictions, enabling attackers to move files from outside the permitted directories or assign them to downloads. This could lead to exposure of file contents and removal of source files from their original locations.