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CVE-2026-66492 phoca.cz CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-07T09:16:59.167Z and has not been modified since then. The Phoca Commander extension for Joomla has a path traversal vulnerability in versions 1.0.0-6.1.3. The vulnerability is caused by improper limitation of paths in the file upload action, leading to a path traversal vulnerability. This may allow attackers to access or modify files outside the intended directory. Joomla users with Phoca Commander extension installed should review and verify Phoca Commander installation and version, check for and apply vendor-provided patches or updates, and monitor for suspicious file upload activity. Limited source detail available; further review recommended. Additional evidence gathering and defensive verification tasks are needed to assess potential impact and verify affected systems.

Vendor
phoca.cz
Product
Phoca Commander extension for Joomla
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-07
Original CVE updated
2026-08-26
Advisory published
2026-08-07
Advisory updated
2026-08-26

Who should care

Joomla users with Phoca Commander extension installed, security teams monitoring for potential path traversal attacks, and operators responsible for maintaining and securing Joomla-based platforms should review and verify Phoca Commander installation and version, check for and apply vendor-provided patches or updates, and monitor for suspicious file upload activity.

Technical summary

The Phoca Commander extension for Joomla has a path traversal vulnerability in versions 1.0.0-6.1.3. The vulnerability is caused by improper limitation of paths in the file upload action, leading to a path traversal vulnerability. CVSS score: 6.1, CVSS Severity: MEDIUM. Affected systems may be vulnerable to unauthorized file access or modification.

Defensive priority

Medium-priority defensive review recommended due to potential path traversal vulnerability in Phoca Commander.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and verify Phoca Commander installation and version
  • Check for and apply vendor-provided patches or updates
  • Monitor for suspicious file upload activity
  • Implement additional path traversal protections

Evidence notes

Evidence from official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page indicates a path traversal vulnerability in Phoca Commander 1.0.0-6.1.3. Limited source detail available; further review recommended. Additional evidence gathering and defensive verification tasks are needed to assess potential impact and verify affected systems.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-66492 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-66492

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

  • CVE-2026-66492 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-66492

    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.