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9.8

Joomla Convert Forms Unrestricted File Upload in Older Versions

CVE-2024-40744 · published 1 year ago
Summary

The Convert Forms component in Joomla allows users to upload files without proper restrictions, potentially allowing attackers to upload malicious files. This can lead to unauthorized access or data tampering. Update to version 4.4.8 or later to fix this issue.

What to do
  • Update convert_forms_project convert_forms to version 4.4.8 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
convert_forms_project convert_forms >= 1.0.0, < 4.4.8
cpe:2.3:a:convert_forms_project:convert_forms:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*
Original advisory text
Unrestricted file upload via security bypass in Convert Forms component for Joomla in versions before 4.4.8.
Unrestricted file upload via security bypass in Convert Forms component for Joomla in versions before 4.4.8.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-434Unrestricted File Upload
Timeline
Published4 Dec 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-40744 · NVD
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