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CVE-2026-61424 dj-extensions.com CVE debrief

CVE-2026-61424 is a critical vulnerability in the DJ-Classifieds Joomla extension, allowing unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads, which can lead to full remote code execution (RCE). This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10 and is considered critical. Joomla site administrators and security teams should assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations. The vulnerability allows attackers to upload files without authentication, potentially leading to RCE. Limited information is available on affected versions and remediation. Additional details may be found in the official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page.

Vendor
dj-extensions.com
Product
DJ-Classifieds extension for Joomla
CVSS
CRITICAL 10
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-20
Original CVE updated
2026-10-24
Advisory published
2026-07-20
Advisory updated
2026-10-24

Who should care

Joomla site administrators, security teams, and developers using the DJ-Classifieds extension should assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-61424 is a critical vulnerability in the DJ-Classifieds Joomla extension, allowing unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads, which can lead to full remote code execution (RCE). Joomla site administrators and security teams should assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations.

  • Potential for unauthenticated file uploads leading to RCE
  • High CVSS score indicating critical vulnerability
  • Limited information on affected versions and remediation

Technical summary

The DJ-Classifieds Joomla extension is vulnerable to unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads, which can lead to full remote code execution (RCE). The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10 and is considered critical. This vulnerability affects Joomla sites using the DJ-Classifieds extension. Administrators should verify the version and apply patches or mitigations if necessary. The vulnerability allows attackers to upload files without authentication, potentially leading to RCE. Compensating controls such as web application firewalls may be considered for exposed  

Defensive priority

High priority for Joomla site administrators and security teams to assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure of Joomla sites using DJ-Classifieds extension
  • Verify version and apply patch or mitigation if necessary
  • Monitor for suspicious file upload activity
  • Consider compensating controls such as web application firewalls

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on affected versions, exploitation, and remediation is limited.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-61424 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-61424

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-61424 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61424

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.