CVE-2026-76598 Joomla Extension - fabrikar.com - Unauthenticated arbitrary directory listing via onAjax_getFolders in Fabrik < 4.7.2

High 8.7 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can list arbitrary directories via the onAjax_getFolders method in the Fabrik extension 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-2026-76598?

CVE-2026-76598 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in fabrikar.com Fabrik extension for Joomla, published on 22 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Joomla Extension - fabrikar.com - Unauthenticated arbitrary directory listing via onAjax_getFolders in Fabrik < 4.7.2 - The onAjax_getFolders method of the elements model allows arbitrary directory listings.

Weakness: CWE-284, CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-76598?

How do I fix CVE-2026-76598?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-76598 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-2026-76598 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-76598 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pwgr-x5g4-6q22.

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