CVE-2026-48898

Name: CVE-2026-48898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-26T17:16:54.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-48898 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access check allows privilege escalation through the com_users batch task.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access check allows privilege escalation through the com_users batch task.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

8.2/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 4.0.0, < 5.4.6
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 6.0.0, < 6.1.1

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1045-20260513-core-privilege-escalation-through-com-users-batch-task.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48898?

An improper access check allows privilege escalation through the com_users batch task.

How severe is CVE-2026-48898?

CVE-2026-48898 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48898?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-48898?

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Source: NVD / NIST