CVE-2012-2902

Name: CVE-2012-2902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-05-21T18:55:02.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2902 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in editor/extensions/browser/file.php in the Joomla Content Editor (JCE) component before 2.1 for Joomla!, when chunking is set to greater than zero, allows remote authors to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a PHP file with a double extension as demonstrated by .jpg.pht.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in editor/extensions/browser/file.php in the Joomla Content Editor (JCE) component before 2.1 for Joomla!, when chunking is set to greater than zero, allows remote authors to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a PHP file with a double extension as demonstrated by .jpg.pht.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ryan Demmer	Joomla Content Editor	<= 2.0.21
Ryan Demmer	Joomla Content Editor	2.0

References

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2902?

How severe is CVE-2012-2902?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2902 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2902?

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Source: NVD / NIST