CVE-2026-65889: Joomla Extension - balbooa.com - Unauthenticated recursive directory deletion < 2.20.2 - The generateNewApp me

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-65889?

gridbox: upgrade to 2.20.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-65889 being exploited?

CVE-2026-65889 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-65889 affect?

CVE-2026-65889 affects gridbox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Joomla Extension - balbooa.com - Unauthenticated recursive directory deletion < 2.20.2 - The generateNewApp method allows actors to recursively delete directories.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-65889?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-65889 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gridbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Joomla Extension - balbooa.com - Unauthenticated recursive directory deletion < 2.20.2 - The generateNewApp method allows actors to recursively delete directories.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-284
Published	2026-07-29
Last modified	2026-10-23

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

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-29 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

balbooa gridbox UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.20.2

Fixed in: 2.20.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.20.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gridbox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gridbox

Note

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

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · kwin-zones · FIXED · 1.0.13-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-95888f332b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-95888f332b

Fedora ELN · nginx-mod-brotli · FIXED · 1.0.0~rc-16.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-501a6a8273

Public exploits and detection

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

Write-up: mysites.guru/blog/gridbox-23-critical-vulnerabilities/

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-2026-65889?

gridbox: upgrade to 2.20.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-65889 being exploited?

CVE-2026-65889 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-2026-65889 affect?

CVE-2026-65889 affects gridbox. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Joomla Extension - balbooa.com - Unauthenticated recursive directory deletion < 2.20.2 - The generateNewApp method allows actors to recursively delete directories.

How urgent is CVE-2026-65889?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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