jDownloads Component Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the jDownloads component for Joomla, specifically in versions 1.0.0 through 4.0.47. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit CSRF attack vectors, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of users.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to perform actions on behalf of users without their consent, potentially leading to unauthorized changes or data manipulation.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to the latest version of the jDownloads component. The latest version can be downloaded from the jDownloads website or through the Joomla Extensions Manager.

Added: Oct 28, 2025, 10:17 AM
Updated: Oct 28, 2025, 10:17 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
5.2
impact
0.6
exploitability
6.5
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.8
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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