CVE-2020-35612
[20201103] - Core - Path traversal in mod_random_image
HIGH
7.5
CVSS Score
Published: December 28, 2020 at 07:39 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:14 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorJoomla!
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Severity
HIGH7.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 2%
Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.22. The folder parameter of mod_random_image lacked input validation, leading to a path traversal vulnerability.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
2.5.0 ≤ v ≤ 3.9.222.5.0-3.9.22
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
References (1)
x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/830-20201103-core-path-traversal-in-mod-random-image.htmlCVSS
- Attack Vector
- NETWORK
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- NONE
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- HIGH
- Integrity
- NONE
- Availability
- NONE
Vector?
Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-22
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