CVE-2020-37219 Joomla com_fabrik 3.9.11 Directory Traversal via image.php
Unauthenticated attackers can list arbitrary files outside the web root via directory traversal in the Fabrik plugin for Joomla.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-37219?
CVE-2020-37219 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Fabrikar com_fabrik, published on 13 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Joomla com_fabrik 3.9.11 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to list arbitrary files by manipulating the folder parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the onAjax_files method with path traversal sequences to enumerate files in system directories outside the intended web root.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37219?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37219?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37219 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-2020-37219 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37219 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-px6w-5x4g-ww8h.