How severe is CVE-2012-2902?

CVE-2012-2902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2902 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2902?

CVE-2012-2902 primarily affects Ryan Demmer Joomla Content Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2902?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2902 published?

CVE-2012-2902 was published on 2012-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2902

CVE-2012-2902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ryan Demmer Joomla Content Editor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ryan Demmer Joomla Content Editor
Published: 2012-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2902?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-2902?: CVE-2012-2902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2902 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2902?: CVE-2012-2902 primarily affects Ryan Demmer Joomla Content Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2902?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2902 published?: CVE-2012-2902 was published on 2012-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ryan_demmer:joomla_content_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ryan_demmer:joomla_content_editor:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*