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[20250301] - Core - Malicious file uploads via Media Manager

  • Project: Joomla!
  • SubProject: CMS
  • Impact: Critical
  • Severity: Low
  • Probability: Low
  • Versions: 4.0.0-4.4.11, 5.0.0-5.2.4
  • Exploit type: Malicious file upload
  • Reported Date: 2025-02-25
  • Fixed Date: 2025-03-10
  • CVE Number: CVE-2025-22213

Description

Inadequate checks in the Media Manager allowed users with "edit" privileges to create executable PHP files.

Affected Installs

Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0-4.4.11, 5.1.0-5.2.4

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.4.12 or 5.2.5

Contact

The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre.

Reported By:  ErPaciocco