Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE concerns the JCE component for Joomla, versions 2.5.0 through 2.5.2. The issue allowed an image upload path to accept files with a .php extension, creating a risk that an attacker could place executable code on a vulnerable website.
Executive priority
Treat this as an inventory and remediation priority for legacy Joomla estates. Business urgency depends on whether affected JCE versions are internet-facing, because successful abuse could affect website integrity and hosting environment trust.
Technical view
The reported flaw is an arbitrary file upload condition in /com_jce/editor/libraries/classes/browser.php. The source bundle identifies JCE Joomla Component 2.5.0 to 2.5.2 and a .php extension accepted as an image upload. No CVSS, CWE, CPE, or vendor fix details are provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Joomla websites running JCE Component versions 2.5.0, 2.5.1, or 2.5.2 with the affected upload handler reachable. The bundle does not identify other affected products.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation. Publicly described arbitrary file upload in a web component is still operationally important because internet-facing CMS extensions are commonly exposed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and one advisory reference. The affected range and vulnerable script path are clear, but severity scoring, precise authentication requirements, fixed versions, and confirmed exploitation are not present in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Joomla sites for JCE Component versions 2.5.0 through 2.5.2.
- Check JCE vendor guidance or the advisory for fixed-version direction.
- Disable or remove the affected component where it is not required.
- Restrict access to upload and editor functions to trusted authenticated users.
- Review web server controls that prevent execution from upload directories.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether /com_jce/editor/libraries/classes/browser.php exists on Joomla assets.
- Verify installed JCE Component versions against the 2.5.0 to 2.5.2 affected range.
- Review access logs for unexpected requests to the affected browser.php path.
- Inspect upload directories for unexpected PHP files or recent suspicious additions.
Public sources used
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File access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2015-7339 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://labs.integrity.pt/advisories/cve-2015-7339/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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