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SP Page Builder CVE-2026-67285

| EUVDEUVD-2026-57213 CRITICAL
Path Traversal (CWE-22)
2026-08-12 Joomla GHSA-f4x3-2jfw-qhfw
9.2
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: Joomla
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify Joomla site with SP Page Builder < 6.8.0
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted request with traversal path parameter
  3. Exploit
    Force include of attacker-controlled local PHP file
  4. Execution
    Execute PHP in application context
  5. Impact
    Achieve remote code execution / site compromise

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires a Joomla site running SP Page Builder at a version below 6.8.0 with the vulnerable file-inclusion code path reachable over the network; no authentication (PR:N) and no user interaction (UI:N) are needed. The key limiting factor, reflected by CVSS 4.0 AT:P, is that this is a LOCAL file inclusion - the attacker must be able to point the include at an existing, readable PHP file on the server (e.g., an uploaded, logged, or session-serialized PHP payload), so arbitrary code execution is not guaranteed by the traversal alone. There is no non-default-configuration or specific platform requirement stated beyond having the affected extension version installed.

Impact

The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H) describes a network-reachable, unauthenticated flaw with high impact across all three properties, which is a genuine priority signal for internet-facing Joomla sites. The notable nuance is AT:P (attack requirements present): successful exploitation is not fully unconditional - it depends on a suitable includable PHP file (or a way to plant/target one) being accessible, which distinguishes it from a turnkey RCE and is why the score is 9.2 rather than 9.8/10.0. No EPSS score was provided, so exploitation probability cannot be quantified; the vulnerability is not in CISA KEV and no POC is referenced, so there is no evidence of active exploitation yet. Given the high prevalence of Joomla extensions as an attack surface and the unauthenticated network vector, this should be treated as an urgent patch item despite the absence of confirmed exploitation.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker sends a crafted unauthenticated HTTP request to a Joomla site running SP Page Builder, manipulating a path parameter to traverse the filesystem and cause the extension to include() an attacker-chosen local PHP file. If that file contains attacker-influenced content (for example a prior upload, a log, or a session file), the code executes in the web application's context, yielding remote code execution. No public POC is currently referenced, but the low attack complexity makes weaponization plausible once details circulate.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 12, 2026

Unauthenticated local PHP file inclusion in the SP Page Builder extension for Joomla (versions before 6.8.0) lets remote attackers force the application to include and execute arbitrary PHP files already present on the server. Because included PHP is executed in the application context, this path-traversal flaw can escalate to remote code execution, and the CVSS 4.0 score of 9.2 reflects full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Upgrade the SP Page Builder extension to version 6.8.0 or later, which is the first release outside the vulnerable range, via the Joomla extension manager or JoomShaper's download portal (https://www.joomshaper.com/page-builder). If immediate patching is not possible, restrict reachability of the vulnerable extension by placing the Joomla site behind a WAF with path-traversal rules (blocking sequences such as ../ and encoded variants) targeting SP Page Builder request parameters, and limit or block external access to the extension's front-end endpoints until the update is applied; note that WAF rules may cause false positives on legitimate builder traffic and are only a stopgap. Additionally, ensure PHP is hardened (open_basedir restrictions, minimal writable/uploadable PHP on disk) to reduce the set of includable files an attacker could target, accepting that this does not fully close the flaw.

Affected VersionsENISA

SP Page Builder extension for Joomla 1.0.0-6.7.1

Affected Packages

euvd sp_page_builder_extension_for_joomla no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

SP Page Builder is a drag-and-drop content/page builder extension developed by JoomShaper for the Joomla CMS, written in PHP. The root cause is CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory / path traversal): user-controllable input is passed into a PHP include/require path without adequate canonicalization or allow-listing, so an attacker can traverse the filesystem and cause the interpreter to include an arbitrary local PHP file. The affected CPE is cpe:2.3:a:joomshaper.com:sp_page_builder_extension_for_joomla:*, i.e. the Joomla extension itself rather than the Joomla core. Unlike remote file inclusion, this is a local inclusion, so exploitation depends on a suitable PHP file existing and being readable on the target system.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Joomla) PRIMARY 9.2 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
vuln.today AI 8.1 HIGH

Unauthenticated remote path traversal (PR:N/UI:N/AV:N), but AC:H because reliable code execution requires a suitable includable local PHP file to exist; PHP inclusion yields high C/I/A.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Joomla).

CVSS VectorVendor: Joomla

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
Present
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Joomla Extension - joomshaper.com - Unauthenticated arbitrary local PHP file inclusion in SP Page Builder < 6.8.0 - An unauthenticated attacker can perform includes to arbitrary PHP files that are accessible by the system.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

The SP Page Builder extension for Joomla contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting all versions prior to 6.8.0, enabling unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and achieve complete system compromise. Organizations running vulnerable Joomla deployments face immediate risk of data theft, business disruption, and full infrastructure takeover.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch: upgrade SP Page Builder to version 6.8.0 or later. Interim mitigations if immediate patching is not feasible: disable the SP Page Builder extension entirely, implement Web Application Firewall rules to block PHP file inclusion attempts, enable comprehensive logging of Joomla file access patterns, and restrict direct filesystem access to the Joomla installation directory.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 69% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
widely used Joomla page-builder extension, common but not universal
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +46
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

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