CVE-2026-48901
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2026-48901 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The InputFilter::getInstance() method omitted a security sensitive parameter from the instance cache key.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The InputFilter::getInstance() method omitted a security sensitive parameter from the instance cache key.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 4.0.0, < 5.4.6 |
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 6.0.0, < 6.1.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-48901?
The InputFilter::getInstance() method omitted a security sensitive parameter from the instance cache key.
How severe is CVE-2026-48901?
CVE-2026-48901 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48901?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-48896Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to by…7.5
- CVE-2026-48897Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to by…7.5
- CVE-2026-48898An improper access check allows privilege escalation through…9.8
- CVE-2026-48899An improper access check allows privilege escalation through…9.8
- CVE-2026-4890A Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the DNSSEC valida…7.5
- CVE-2026-48900An improper access check allowed low privileged users to edi…4.3
- CVE-2026-48902The password and username reset features created plain http …9.8
- CVE-2026-48903Inadequate content filtering within the checkAttribute metho…6.1
- CVE-2026-48904An improper access check allows privelege escalation through…9.8
- CVE-2026-48905Lack of input filtering leads to an XSS vector in the HTML f…6.1
- CVE-2026-48906The vulnerability in the Tassos Framework Plugin allows user…8.1
- CVE-2026-48907A vulnerability in the JCE editor extension for Joomla allow…9.8
Are you affected by CVE-2026-48901?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST