CVE-2026-76569 Joomla Extension - phoca.cz - Reflected XSS via the search GET parameter in Phoca Download 5.0.0-6.1.4
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers via the search parameter in Phoca Download for Joomla.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-76569?
CVE-2026-76569 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in phoca.cz Phoca Download extension for Joomla, published on 20 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Joomla Extension - phoca.cz - Reflected XSS via the search GET parameter in Phoca Download 5.0.0-6.1.4
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-76569?
How do I fix CVE-2026-76569?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-76569 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-76569 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-76569 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-99wr-9r6w-w242.