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Joomla Vulnerabilities in Novarain/Tassos Framework Expose SQL Injection Risks

## Cybersecurity: Joomla Extension Vulnerabilities

CBy Christine NealFeb 17, 20261 min read

Cybersecurity: Joomla Extension Vulnerabilities

Joomla site administrators utilizing extensions that incorporate the Novarain/Tassos Framework should be aware of identified security vulnerabilities. A recent source code review has revealed multiple vulnerabilities that could lead to administrator takeover and remote code execution (RCE) on unpatched systems.

The vulnerabilities impact several extensions that include the system plugin previously known as Novarain Framework, now referred to as Tassos Framework (plg_system_nrframework). Affected products include:

Convert Forms EngageBox Google Structured Data Advanced Custom Fields Smile Pack

The review identified three primary vulnerabilities within the framework’s AJAX handling:

Unauthenticated file reading Unauthenticated file deletion SQL injection condition enabling arbitrary database reads

The root cause is linked to an AJAX “include” task pattern that can be exploited to load attacker-selected classes/files under the Joomla site root, thus expanding the potential attack surface.

Joomla site administrators utilizing extensions that incorporate the Novarain/Tassos Framework should be aware of identified security vulnerabilities.
Christine Neal · Thehackingpost

Specific field handlers in the framework can be misused, allowing:

Local file access through improper file-type checks during CSV processing Filesystem deletion via an AJAX “remove” action using unlink() SQL injection exploiting database-backed item retrieval logic

These vulnerabilities could be chained to exploit SQL injection for session data manipulation, leading to administrative access and possible malicious code execution.

Administrators are advised to treat this as a high-priority security risk:

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Apply patches available through the vendor's Downloads section Disable affected extensions or the plg_system_nrframework plugin if immediate patching is not possible Restrict access to ?option=com_ajax endpoints at the web server or firewall level

Novarain/Tassos Framework (plg_system_nrframework) v4.10.14–v6.0.37 Convert Forms v3.2.12–v5.1.0 EngageBox v6.0.0–v7.1.0 Google Structured Data v5.1.7–v6.1.0 Advanced Custom Fields v2.2.0–v3.1.0 Smile Pack v1.0.0–v2.1.0

Administrators should ensure all updates are applied and monitor the vendor’s release packages for the latest builds.

Based on reporting by GBHackers.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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