CISA has added two CVSS 10.0 arbitrary file upload flaws in the iCagenda and Balbooa Forms Joomla extensions to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after confirmed in-the-wild exploitation. Federal agencies must patch by July 13 while all Joomla administrators are advised to update to the fixed versions released in June and July.
Attackers can upload arbitrary files, including PHP scripts, through the file attachment feature, leading to data theft, web shell installation, and full website compromise.
The vulnerability permits upload of dangerous file types such as executables, resulting in remote code execution and complete site takeover.
These maximum-severity RCEs via unauthenticated uploads highlight why extension inventories and rapid patching remain non-negotiable for any Joomla deployment.
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