CVE-2022-27909 Extension - Incorrect Access Control within jdownloads extension

Medium 4.3 Published 6 May 2022 Updated 25 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can view other users' file names by manipulating URL parameters due to missing access controls in the jDownloads extension.

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-2022-27909?

CVE-2022-27909 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in jDownloads, published on 6 May 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Joomla component 'jDownloads 3.9.8.2 Stable' the remote user can change some parameters in the address bar and see the names of other users' files

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27909?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jdownloads Jdownloads.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27909?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27909 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-27909 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27909 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-93hf-mgcv-fqq8.