CVE-2019-25740
MediumCVSS 6.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk25th percentile - higher than 25% of all known CVEs
Summary
The com_jsjobs component in Joomla version 1.2.6 has an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability. Authenticated attackers can delete files by manipulating custom userfield parameters, sending POST requests with path traversal sequences in the field_2 parameter.
Risk Assessment
Arbitrary file deletion can lead to application damage, data loss, or server compromise.
Recommendation
Upgrade the com_jsjobs component to version 1.2.7 or later. Restrict user permissions to the minimum necessary.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Joomla com_jsjobs 1.2.6 contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to delete files by manipulating custom userfield parameters. Attackers can send POST requests to the job.savejob task with path traversal sequences in the field_2 parameter to delete arbitrary files accessible to the web server.