Description
Joomla Extension - svenbluege.de - Authenticated arbitrary path deletion in `clear cache` task in Event Gallery extension < 6.5.0 - Using the `images` parameter of the `cache.process` task, you can recursively delete any directories that the web server is authorized to write to.
Published: 2026-09-27
Score: 7 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Remote File System Modification
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Event Gallery extension for Joomla contains a path traversal flaw in the clear cache task. By supplying a crafted images parameter to the cache.process routine, an authenticated user can recursively delete any directories that the web server is allowed to write to. The weakness is a classic file‑system traversal (CWE‑22) and results in loss of data and potential disruption of site functionality, affecting availability and integrity of the web application.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the Event Gallery extension provided by svenbluege.de for Joomla versions earlier than 6.5.0. No specific sub‑versions are listed, so all releases before 6.5.0 are potentially affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7 indicates a medium‑to‑high severity, with a significant impact if exploited. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires an authenticated Joomla session and only affects directories writable by the web server, so an attacker would likely need an internal or compromised account. However, the ability to delete arbitrary directories can lead to denial of service or data loss, making the risk non‑negligible for sites that allow users significant write permissions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 27, 2026 at 13:21 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Event Gallery extension to version 6.5.0 or newer
  • Restrict the web server’s file system permissions so that only essential directories are writable
  • If an immediate update is not possible, validate and sanitize the images parameter to block path traversal attempts

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 27, 2026 at 13:21 UTC.

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References
History

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Joomla Extension - svenbluege.de - Authenticated arbitrary path deletion in `clear cache` task in Event Gallery extension < 6.5.0 - Using the `images` parameter of the `cache.process` task, you can recursively delete any directories that the web server is authorized to write to.
Title Joomla Extension - svenbluege.de - Path Traversal in Clear Cache task in Event Gallery extension < 6.5.0
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Joomla

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-27T11:51:32.792Z

Reserved: 2026-09-24T04:35:50.607Z

Link: CVE-2026-97164

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-27T12:17:11.987

Modified: 2026-09-27T12:17:11.987

Link: CVE-2026-97164

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-27T13:30:21Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

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