PatchTheCVECVE-2026-66491: Joomla Extension - phoca.cz - Arbitrary File Read in Phoca Commander 1.0.0-6.1.3 - Improper limitation of path
CVE-2026-66491 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Joomla Extension - phoca.cz - Arbitrary File Read in Phoca Commander 1.0.0-6.1.3 - Improper limitation of paths in the getSource function lead to an arbitrary file read vulnerability.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-08-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- GitHub PoC: toanln-cov/CVE-2026-66491 (0 stars)
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-2026-66491?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-66491 being exploited?
CVE-2026-66491 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-2026-66491 affect?
CVE-2026-66491 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Joomla Extension - phoca.cz - Arbitrary File Read in Phoca Commander 1.0.0-6.1.3 - Improper limitation of paths in the getSource function lead to an arbitrary file read vulnerability.
How urgent is CVE-2026-66491?
Priority 39/100. High severity