VDB-436485 · CVE-2026-117544 · GCVE-0-2026-117544

jDownloads Extension up to 4.1.7 other_file_id client-side enforcement of server-side security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in jDownloads Extension up to 4.1.7. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument other_file_id results in client-side enforcement of server-side security. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-117544. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in jDownloads Extension up to 4.1.7. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument other_file_id with an unknown input leads to a client-side enforcement of server-side security vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-602. The product includes a server that relies on the client to implement a protection mechanism that is intended to protect the server. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Joomla Extension - jdownloads.com - IDOR allowing restricted file downloads in jDownloads < 4.1.8 - The `other_file_id` parameter could reference another download’s file without fully enforcing the target download’s access restrictions. This allowed files to be delivered to users who were not authorised to access the target download.

The advisory is shared at jdownloads.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-117544 since 10/27/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Name

jDownloads Extension

Version

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Client-side enforcement of server-side security
CWE: CWE-602
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/27/2026 CVE reserved
11/12/2026 +16 days Advisory disclosed
11/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jdownloads.com
Status: Not defined

CNA: Joomla
CVE: CVE-2026-117544 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-117544
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-436485

Entryinfo

Created: 11/12/2026 20:07
Changes: 11/12/2026 20:07 (63)
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