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Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload in SP Page Builder for Joomla

IdentifiersCVE-2026-48908CWE-434

CVE-2026-48908 is an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in SP Page Builder for Joomla. Based on the provided content, the flaw allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to the target application without authentication. Because the upload can include PHP files and those files can then be executed by the server, successful exploitation results in remote code execution in the context of the web application.

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Impact

What an attacker gets, and what they’ve been doing with it.

Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute PHP code on the target server. This can lead to remote code execution, full compromise of the affected Joomla web application environment, unauthorized access to application data, deployment of webshells or other malware, and potential follow-on activity depending on the privileges and server configuration.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

Until a patch is applied, disable or restrict file upload functionality in SP Page Builder where operationally feasible. Block direct execution of PHP and other server-side scripts from upload directories using web server configuration controls. Restrict access to vulnerable endpoints through network controls or WAF rules where possible, and monitor for suspicious file upload attempts and creation of executable files in Joomla-related directories. Enable logging and file integrity monitoring on web content and upload paths.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the vendor-provided security update or patched version of SP Page Builder for Joomla as soon as it is available. Review the extension’s upload handling logic to ensure strict server-side validation of file type, extension, MIME type, storage path, and execution permissions. Remove any malicious or unauthorized uploaded files, especially PHP or other executable content, from upload directories and web-accessible paths. Conduct compromise assessment on affected systems for webshells, modified content, unauthorized administrator accounts, and suspicious outbound connections.
PUBLIC EXPLOITS

Exploits

1 valid exploit after Mallory filtered fakes, detection scripts, and README-only repos (1 hidden).

VALID 1 / 2 TOTALView more in app
CVE-2026-48908-PoCMaturityPoCVerified exploit

This repository is a small standalone Python proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2026-48908 affecting JoomShaper SP Page Builder (com_sppagebuilder) on Joomla. Repository structure is minimal: README.md documents the vulnerability and usage, requirements.txt lists the single dependency (requests), and sppb_rce.py is the only code file and clear entry point. The exploit targets the unauthenticated upload controller task index.php?option=com_sppagebuilder&task=asset.uploadCustomIcon. It crafts an in-memory ZIP archive that mimics a valid icon-font package by including selection.json, style.css, and a dummy TTF file. It then adds two malicious files under the fonts/ subdirectory: a .htaccess file containing 'AddType application/x-httpd-php .PHP' and an uppercase-extension PHP web shell. This is designed to bypass a case-sensitive extension blocklist that rejects lowercase .php but allows .PHP and .htaccess, then rely on Apache override behavior to execute the uploaded .PHP file. Operational flow in sppb_rce.py: normalize target URL, generate random directory and shell names plus a per-run token, build the ZIP payload, POST it unauthenticated as multipart field custom_icon to the vulnerable task, parse the JSON response to recover the extracted iconfont directory, and then invoke the uploaded shell over HTTP GET with parameters t (token) and c (command). The script confirms RCE by executing 'echo SPPB-RCE-$((7*6))' and checking for 'SPPB-RCE-42'. It supports three main modes: check-only confirmation, one-shot command execution (default command id), and an interactive pseudo-shell. An optional cleanup mode attempts to remove the uploaded payload directory by issuing a shell command through the web shell. Main exploit capabilities: unauthenticated arbitrary file upload to a web-served directory, remote code execution via uploaded PHP web shell, arbitrary command execution, interactive shell-like access, and artifact cleanup. The exploit is not merely a detector; it contains a working payload and execution logic, but it is still a standalone PoC rather than a framework-integrated or highly modular weaponized tool.

papageo75Disclosed Jun 22, 2026pythonwebnetwork
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JoomShaperSp Page Builderapplication

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ACTIVITY FEED

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6 sources tracked across advisories and community write-ups. News coverage will land here when it surfaces.

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