CVE-2019-25740 Joomla com_jsjobs 1.2.6 Arbitrary File Deletion
Authenticated attackers can delete arbitrary files on the server via path traversal in the JS Jobs plugin for Joomla.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-25740?
CVE-2019-25740 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Joomsky JS Jobs, published on 4 Jun 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25740?
How do I fix CVE-2019-25740?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25740 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2019-25740 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25740 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qfc7-c5x9-hcp3.