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CVE-2026-66493 phoca.cz CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-07T09:16:59.300Z and has not been modified since then. The Phoca Commander Joomla Extension, versions 1.0.0-6.1.3, is vulnerable to path traversal attacks due to improper limitation of paths for delete, copy, and move actions. This medium-severity vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 6.4, could allow attackers to traverse file systems, potentially leading to sensitive file access or modification. Joomla site administrators and Phoca Commander users should review system logs for suspicious activity and ensure compensating controls are in place. Limited source detail available; further verification recommended through vendor advisories and security community feedback.

Vendor
phoca.cz
Product
Phoca Commander extension for Joomla
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.4
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 site administrators, Phoca Commander users, and security teams responsible for managing Joomla extensions should be aware of this vulnerability and take prompt action to mitigate potential risks. Security teams should review system logs for suspicious activity and ensure that compensating controls are in place for affected systems.

Technical summary

The Phoca Commander Joomla Extension, versions 1.0.0-6.1.3, is vulnerable to path traversal attacks due to improper limitation of paths for delete, copy, and move actions. This medium-severity vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 6.4, could allow attackers to traverse file systems, potentially leading to sensitive file access or modification. Affected users should prioritize updating to a secure version of the extension.

Defensive priority

Medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Extension Phoca Commander, requiring prompt attention due to potential path traversal risks.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and apply vendor remediation for Phoca Commander vulnerability
  • Conduct inventory checks for affected Phoca Commander installations
  • Implement compensating controls to monitor and restrict file system access
  • Verify and update Joomla Extension - phoca.cz to a secure version
  • Monitor relevant logs and detection systems for potential exploitation attempts

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 verification recommended. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-07T09:16:59.300Z and has not been modified since then. Additional review of vendor advisories and security community feedback is suggested to ensure comprehensive understanding of the vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-66493 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-66493

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

  • CVE-2026-66493 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-66493

    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.