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CVE-2021-23132: [20210306] - Core - com_media allowed paths that are not intended for image uploads
- Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 6.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2021-03-04 · updated 2026-06-17
Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.0.0 through 3.9.24. com_media allowed paths that are not intended for image uploads
Affected products
- Joomla!: from 3.0.0 before 3.9.25 — fixed in 3.9.25
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Joomla! 3.9.25. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/846-20210306-core-com-media-allowed-paths-that-are-not-intended-for-image-uploads.html
- https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/846-20210306-core-com-media-allowed-paths-that-are-not-intended-for-image-uploads.html
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