CVE-2012-2902: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in editor/extensions/browser/file.php in the Joomla Content Editor (...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older Joomla sites using Joomla Content Editor before 2.1 may let a remote author upload a disguised PHP file that can execute on the server. If reachable, this can become full website compromise. The bundle does not provide CVSS or confirm current active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Joomla installations running JCE before 2.1, especially where author upload functionality and chunking are enabled. The source bundle lists affected product metadata as n/a, so asset owners should verify component versions directly rather than relying on CPE matching. Prioritize remediation for public or business-critical Joomla sites. Although active exploitation is not confirmed here, successful exploitation could allow server-side code execution and website takeover on affected legacy systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Joomla Content Editor to version 2.1 or later.; Check the vendor release advisory before applying changes.; Restrict access to JCE upload features while remediation is pending..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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