CVE-2019-10945Joomla\! Path Traversal
before 3.9.5.
Published Apr 10, 2019 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-10945 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Joomla\!.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Joomla\! <=3.9.4, Joomla\! 3.9.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
48/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! before 3.9.5. The Media Manager component does not properly sanitize the folder parameter, allowing attackers to act outside the media manager root directory.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla\!Joomla | See advisory | 3.9.4 |
Patched Releases
Joomla\!
<=3.9.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 10, 2019
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in Joomla!
Affected: Joomla\!. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Joomla\! <=3.9.4, Joomla\! 3.9.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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