Description
Joomla Extension - fabrikar.com - Unauthenticated arbitrary directory listing via onAjax_getFolders in Fabrik < 4.7.2 - The onAjax_getFolders method of the elements model allows arbitrary directory listings.
Published: 2026-08-22
Score: 8.7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Information Disclosure
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The onAjax_getFolders method in the Fabrik extension for Joomla allows an unauthenticated user to retrieve a listing of directories on the server. This flaw, which arises from improper input handling and insufficient access control, enables the disclosure of filesystem structure and potentially sensitive files. The vulnerability is mapped to CWE‑22 and CWE‑284.

Affected Systems

The flaw exists in all versions of the Fabrik extension for Joomla released before 4.7.2, including any installations that have not applied that update. All Joomla sites that have installed the extension from fabrikar.com are potentially impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 8.7 the vulnerability is considered high severity. The EPSS score is not available, but the lack of a KEV listing suggests no publicly known exploitation yet. Attackers can exploit the issue by sending a crafted AJAX request directly to the affected endpoint, bypassing authentication entirely; the resulting directory listings could be leveraged to discover configuration files or other assets that might aid further attacks.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 22, 2026 at 15:22 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade to version 4.7.2 or later of the Fabrik extension.
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, constrain web server access to the AJAX endpoint or remove that method from public access.
  • Verify that all Joomla core files and extensions are current and regularly updated.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 22, 2026 at 15:22 UTC.

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Advisories

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References
Link Providers
https://www.fabrikar.com/ cve-icon cve-icon
History

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Fabrikar.com
Fabrikar.com fabrik Extension For Joomla
Vendors & Products Fabrikar.com
Fabrikar.com fabrik Extension For Joomla

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Joomla Extension - fabrikar.com - Unauthenticated arbitrary directory listing via onAjax_getFolders in Fabrik < 4.7.2 - The onAjax_getFolders method of the elements model allows arbitrary directory listings.
Title Joomla Extension - fabrikar.com - Unauthenticated arbitrary directory listing via onAjax_getFolders in Fabrik < 4.7.2
Weaknesses CWE-22
CWE-284
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Fabrikar.com Fabrik Extension For Joomla
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Joomla

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-24T13:09:09.855Z

Reserved: 2026-08-19T14:48:01.168Z

Link: CVE-2026-76598

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-24T12:52:04.892Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-22T15:16:21.733

Modified: 2026-08-26T16:35:20.160

Link: CVE-2026-76598

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-22T15:45:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

  • CWE-284

    Improper Access Control