rootpwn

critical · CVSS v3 8.8 · CVSS v4 9.4

CVE-2026-88856

The vulnerability exists in OrdaSoft Joomla Gallery extension versions prior to 6.2.7, allowing authenticated privileged users to trigger ar

Overview

The vulnerability exists in OrdaSoft Joomla Gallery extension versions prior to 6.2.7, allowing authenticated privileged users to trigger arbitrary PHP functions via the update_osgallery task. This can lead to remote code execution on the web server, compromising site integrity and data. It affects Joomla sites that have the vulnerable extension installed.

Description

Joomla Extension - OrdaSoft.com - Authenticated, Privileged Remote Code Execution in OrdaSoft Joomla Gallery extension for Joomla < 6.2.7 - The extensions updateOSGallery(), reached via task=update_osgallery, read a JSON request body and called the value of a method field as a live PHP function, passing the value of a package field as its single argument, with no allow-list or is_callable() check of any kind. Any function name compatible with a single argument was directly reachable, including system, exec, shell_exec, and passthru.

Impact

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected Joomla site are at risk. Site administrators and users may experience data exfiltration, unauthorized code execution, and service disruption.

Remediation

Upgrade the OrdaSoft Joomla Gallery extension to version 6.2.7 or later. If an upgrade is not immediately possible, disable the update_osgallery task or restrict it to trusted administrators, and implement a web‑application firewall rule to block JSON payloads containing dangerous function names. Consider patching the extension to validate function names against an allow‑list.

Risk context

The issue is rated critical with CVSS v3 score 8.8 and CVSS v4 score 9.4, indicating a high severity. No EPSS data is available, but the critical rating warrants prompt remediation.

Affected products

  • OrdaSoft Joomla Gallery
  • Joomla CMS

Scores

Severity
critical
CVSS v2
6.5
CVSS v3
8.8
CVSS v4
9.4
EPSS

remote-code-execution Joomla OrdaSoft critical web-application extension

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