Findings

CVE-2026-40384

An improper validation of the search parameter of the com_media files API endpoint leads to a path traversal vulnerability.

Published May 26, 2026 · updated Jul 24, 2026 · joomla joomla!

An improper validation of the search parameter of the com_media files API endpoint leads to a path traversal vulnerability.

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Timeline

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  1. May 26, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    An improper validation of the search parameter of the com_media files API endpoint leads to a path traversal vulnerability.

  2. Jul 24, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    An improper validation of the search parameter of the com_media files API endpoint leads to a path traversal vulnerability.

Affected

  • cpe joomla/joomla!version unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-40384

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-40384

    An improper validation of the search parameter of the com_media files API endpoint leads to a path traversal vulnerability.

    nvd.nist.gov

References