CVE-2018-6580: Arbitrary file upload exists in the Jimtawl 2.1.6 and 2.2.5 component for Joomla! via a view=upload&task=uploa

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-6580 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting jimtawl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Arbitrary file upload exists in the Jimtawl 2.1.6 and 2.2.5 component for Joomla! via a view=upload&task=upload&pop=true&tmpl=component request.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	36.3% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2018-02-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: janguo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-02 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

janguo jimtawl DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.6 · 2.2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jimtawl || rpm -q jimtawl || jimtawl --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jimtawl sudo apt install jimtawl=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.6> sudo apt-mark hold jimtawl

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list jimtawl sudo dnf downgrade jimtawl-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add jimtawl

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Joomla! Component Jimtawl 2.1.6 - Arbitrary File Upload

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-6580?

jimtawl: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-6580 being exploited?

CVE-2018-6580 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-6580 affect?

CVE-2018-6580 affects jimtawl. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Arbitrary file upload exists in the Jimtawl 2.1.6 and 2.2.5 component for Joomla! via a view=upload&task=upload&pop=true&tmpl=component request.

How urgent is CVE-2018-6580?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities

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References

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