Vulnerability · Published Dec 28, 2020 · Assigned by Joomla

CVE-2020-35612[20201103] - Core - Path traversal in mod_random_image

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Joomla! CMS from Joomla! Project. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.6% (higher than 76% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS NVD)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.6%top 23.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.22. The folder parameter of mod_random_image lacked input validation, leading to a path traversal vulnerability.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS 2.5.0-3.9.22

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