CVE-2026-48907
Joomla Extension - joomlacontenteditor.net - Remote Code Execution in JCE extension for Joomla < 2.9.99.5
Widget Factory·Joomla Content Editor
- Added
- Jun 16, 2026
- Fix due
- Jun 19, 2026
- Ransomware
- Not known
- Published
- Jun 5, 2026
- Updated
- Jun 20, 2026
- First covered
- Jul 11, 2026
- Latest story
- 4 months ago
Summary
A vulnerability in the JCE editor extension for Joomla allows the creation of new editor profiles for unauthenticated users, ultimately resulting in PHP code upload and execution.
CWE-284Improper Access Control
Attack profile
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:A/AU:Y/U:RedCISA required action
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Affected products
- Joomlacontenteditor.net Joomla Content Editor (JCE) extension for Joomla1.0.0-2.9.99.4