Joomla Extension - balbooa.com - Unauthenticated file upload in Balbooa Forms extension < 2.4.1
The Balbooa Forms (com_baforms) Joomla extension up to and including 2.4.0 accepts file uploads from anonymous visitors on the frontend. Fixed in 2.4.1.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 2.4.1
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The Balbooa Forms extension for Joomla, a website content management system add-on, is affected by this vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary executable files to the server, which could allow them to run commands and take full control of the affected system.
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Joomla Extension - balbooa.com - Unauthenticated file upload in Balbooa Forms extension < 2.4.1 - The Joomla extension Balbooa Forms is vulnerable to an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload that allows uploading executable files and leads to full RCE.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- balbooa.com balbooa.com Balbooa Forms extension for Joomla
1.0-2.4.0
References 2
balbooa.com
Questions about CVE-2026-56291
What does this mean?
The frontend attachment upload accepted files from anyone without a login, CSRF token, or file-type check. An uploaded .php file placed in a public folder could then be run, which is unauthenticated remote code execution.Source: mysites.guru
Am I affected, and how do I check?
Balbooa Forms (com_baforms) versions up to and including 2.4.0 are affected. Compare the installed version number of the com_baforms extension against that range.Source: mysites.guru
What should I do about it?
Upgrade the Balbooa Forms extension to version 2.4.1, which fixes the flaw. Balbooa released the fix on 9 July 2026.Source: mysites.guru
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-07-10, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data