SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
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CVE-2026-78078

HIGH · CVSS 8.9 EPSS 0.26%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-31 · Last synced 2026-09-18

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The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass file upload restrictions in the Helix Ultimate Joomla extension, enabling the upload of non-image files disguised with image extensions. This could lead to unauthorized execution of malicious files on the server, posing a significant risk to the integrity and security of affected Joomla installations. Organizations using this extension should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-78078
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.9
EPSS
0.26%

Original NVD Description

Joomla Extension - joomshaper.com - Privileged File Upload Bypass via Content Spoofing in Helix Ultimate < 2.2.10 - Image uploads previously validated only file extension and basic size parameters. Non-image files disguised with raster extensions could be uploaded. Added strict MIME verification and GD binary raster decoding (imagecreatefromstring) to reject invalid/malformed images fail-closed.