CVE-2026-65889
A Joomla extension from balbooa.com allows anyone to delete directories recursively without authentication. The flaw exists in versions earlier than 2.20.2. It can be exploited by attackers to remove site files and data.
No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.
Who is affected
Joomla sites using the balbooa.com extension version 2.20.1 or earlier. Site administrators and owners of affected Joomla installations.
Real-world impact
An attacker can delete critical directories, potentially wiping out website content, configuration files, or database backups, leading to site downtime or data loss.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.2 reflects the high impact on availability (VA:H) and the lack of any authentication or privilege requirements, meaning anyone on the network can trigger the deletion.
What to do about it
No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.
No fix documented in sources