Path Traversal Vulnerability in Phoca Commander by Joomla Extension
CVE-2026-66493

6.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Phoca.cz

Status
Phoca Commander Extension For Joomla
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-66493?

A Path Traversal vulnerability in Phoca Commander allows attackers to manipulate file paths during delete, copy, and move actions. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing user data or system files. The improper limitation of paths creates a significant security risk for installations using affected versions of the extension.

Affected Version(s)

Phoca Commander extension for Joomla 1.0.0-6.1.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-66493
Created by toanln-cov

References

https://www.phoca.cz/phocacommander
product

CVSS V4

Score:
6.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Toan Le
.