CVE-2025-22204:The Sourcerer extension for Joomla, versions before 11.0.0, has a critical remote code execution vulnerability due to improper control of code generation.

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The Sourcerer extension for Joomla, provided by regularlabs.com, has been identified with a critical remote code execution vulnerability. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-22204, is due to improper control of generation of code (CWE-94). The affected versions are 0.1.2 to 11.0.0. The vulnerability was discovered by akaoma.com and has a CVSS base score of 9.8, indicating a critical severity level. The exploitability of the vulnerability is high as it requires no user interaction and has low complexity.

Overview

The vulnerability lies in the improper control of generation of code in the Sourcerer extension for Joomla. This can lead to a remote code execution vulnerability, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server where Joomla is installed. The vulnerability affects versions of the Sourcerer extension before 11.0.0. The vulnerability was discovered by akaoma.com and has been published by Joomla.

Remediation

Users of the Sourcerer extension for Joomla are advised to update to the latest version of the extension, which has addressed this vulnerability. If updating is not immediately possible, users should consider disabling the extension until an update can be applied.

References

For more information about this vulnerability, you can visit the product's website at https://regularlabs.com/sourcerer.

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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