PT-2026-43296 · Unknown · Com Media Files

Claude · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-29 · CVE-2026-40384

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions The product name cannot be determined (affected versions not specified)

Description Improper validation of the search parameter in the "com media files" API endpoint allows for path traversal, a condition where an attacker can access files and directories outside the intended folder on the server.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Path traversal

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Related Identifiers

BIT-JOOMLA-2026-40384

CVE-2026-40384

Affected Products

Com Media Files

References · 4

• https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1042-20260510-core-path-traversal-in-com-media-webservice-endpoint.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/BIT-joomla-2026-40384 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40384 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2026-40384 · Vendor Advisory