CVE-2026-60025 in Events Booking
Summary
by MITRE • 07/17/2026
The Joomla extension Events Booking prior version 5.8.0 had an frontend file upload endpoint that lacked CSRF protection.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/17/2026
The vulnerability in the Joomla extension Events Booking prior to version 5.8.0 represents a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of the web application's authentication mechanisms. This issue stems from the absence of Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection within a frontend file upload endpoint, creating an exploitable vector that allows unauthorized users to perform actions on behalf of authenticated users without their knowledge or consent.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the extension's frontend file upload functionality fails to validate the presence of a valid CSRF token in the request parameters. This omission directly violates established security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and CWE-352, which categorizes CSRF as a fundamental web application security weakness. The flaw essentially permits an attacker to craft malicious requests that can be executed by authenticated users simply by visiting a compromised webpage or clicking on a malicious link, thereby bypassing the intended authentication controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized file uploads, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious file uploads or escalate privileges within the application's context. When combined with other vulnerabilities such as insecure file upload handling, the attacker could upload malicious scripts that would execute within the web server's context, leading to full system compromise. This type of vulnerability commonly maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.002 for initial access through malicious file uploads and T1078 for valid accounts usage, representing a significant threat to the overall security posture.
The exploitation process requires an attacker to leverage the lack of CSRF protection by constructing a malicious request that includes the file upload endpoint URL along with appropriate parameters to bypass authentication checks. This vulnerability affects all versions prior to 5.8.0 and represents a preventable issue through proper implementation of CSRF token validation mechanisms within the web application framework. Organizations using affected versions should immediately implement patches or updates as provided by the vendor, while security teams should monitor for potential exploitation attempts in their network traffic logs.
Mitigation strategies include implementing robust CSRF protection measures such as validating anti-CSRF tokens on all state-changing requests, ensuring proper session management controls, and conducting thorough security code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities across other endpoints. The fix typically involves incorporating CSRF token generation and validation within the extension's frontend components, following secure coding guidelines established by organizations such as the Open Web Application Security Project. Additionally, network administrators should implement web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious file upload patterns, while security teams should establish monitoring procedures to identify unauthorized file upload activities that may indicate exploitation attempts.
This vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of implementing comprehensive security controls throughout all application layers, particularly in web frameworks where authentication mechanisms must be rigorously enforced. The absence of CSRF protection in frontend endpoints represents a common oversight that can have severe consequences for application security and user data protection, emphasizing the need for regular security assessments and adherence to established security standards.