CVE-2026-102779: Joomla Extension - joomlafry.com - Unauthenticated forced execution of published automation tasks in TF Conten

Routine

HIGH 7.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-102779 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting tf content. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Joomla Extension - joomlafry.com - Unauthenticated forced execution of published automation tasks in TF Content 2.9.0 - 2.9.4 - The extension exposes the site task `records.custom_action` without authentication, ACL, CSRF, task-trigger, content-binding, or cron-token enforcement. A Guest can supply the numeric ID of any published TF Content task and make the component dispatch its configured executor immediately.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-10-05
Last modified	2026-10-16

Publisher (CNA): Joomla! Project · Vendor: techfry

Last updated 2026-10-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-05 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-16 20:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

techfry tf content UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.9.0 and <= 2.9.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.9.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.9.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tf-content || rpm -q tf-content || tf-content --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.9.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tf-content

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tf-content

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tf-content sudo apt install tf-content=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold tf-content

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tf-content sudo dnf downgrade tf-content-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tf-content

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-102779?

tf content: upgrade to newer than 2.9.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-102779 being exploited?

CVE-2026-102779 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-2026-102779 affect?

CVE-2026-102779 affects tf content. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Joomla Extension - joomlafry.com - Unauthenticated forced execution of published automation tasks in TF Content 2.9.0 - 2.9.4 - The extension exposes the site task `records.custom_action` without authentication, ACL, CSRF, task-trigger, con

How urgent is CVE-2026-102779?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-102780 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Joomla Extension - joomlafry.com - Unauthenticated cross-record publication and mass assignment in TF Content

References

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