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

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 1.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2020-12-28 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-22

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

• Joomla!: from 2.5.0 through 3.9.22

References

• https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/830-20201103-core-path-traversal-in-mod-random-image.html
• https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/830-20201103-core-path-traversal-in-mod-random-image.html

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