CVE-2026-117550: Access Control Flaw

Description

Joomla Extension - jdownloads.com - Publishing of files without approval in jDownloads < 4.1.8 - Manipulated frontend submission parameters could bypass the intended publication and ownership rules. In particular, submissions could be published despite automatic publication being disabled, and ownership could be assigned contrary to the intended policy.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

References

Other References

https://www.jdownloads.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-117550? +

Joomla Extension - jdownloads.com - Publishing of files without approval in jDownloads < 4.1.8 - Manipulated frontend submission parameters could bypass the intended publication and ownership rules. In particular, submissions could be published despite automatic publication being disabled, and ownership could be assigned contrary to the intended policy.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-117550? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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