# CVE-2026-57830: JoomShaper Helix Ultimate unauthenticated arbitrary file deletion

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-57830-joomshaper-helix-ultimate-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-deletion  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-13. Updated: 2026-07-13  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-57830 · Severity: info · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-07-13

Helix Ultimate is a popular framework and template used to build and design Joomla websites. A security vulnerability in this extension allows unauthorized individuals to delete files from the web server without needing to log in. This could lead to significant website disruption, loss of critical data, or a complete service outage as essential system files are removed.

Technologies: [JoomShaper Helix Ultimate](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/helix-ultimate). Vendors: [JoomShaper](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/joomshaper).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-57830 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-57830 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-57830?** Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 13 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** JoomShaper Helix Ultimate 1.0-2.2.6.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-57830?** A patch was published on 2026-07-07: Version 2.2.8 released Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-57830 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a software library.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-57830?** Check whether you run JoomShaper Helix Ultimate at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A vulnerability exists in the Helix Ultimate extension for Joomla (versions 1.0 through 2.2.6) classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862). The flaw allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to trigger the deletion of arbitrary files on the server by sending specially crafted requests. Because the component fails to verify user permissions before executing file deletion operations, an attacker can disrupt site operations or delete sensitive configuration files. The issue is addressed in version 2.2.8.

## Affected products

- JoomShaper Helix Ultimate extension for Joomla 1.0-2.2.6

## Timeline

- 2026-07-07: patched: Version 2.2.8 released
- 2026-07-13: advisory: CVE published by Joomla! Project and NVD

## References

- [https://www.joomshaper.com/joomla-templates/helixultimate](https://www.joomshaper.com/joomla-templates/helixultimate)

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