CVE-2026-48902

Name: CVE-2026-48902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-26T17:16:54.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-48902 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't explicitly set.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't explicitly set.

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 3.0.0, < 5.4.6
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 6.0.0, < 6.1.1

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1050-20260518-core-transport-encryption-downgrade-for-password-and-username-reset-links.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48902?

The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't explicitly set.

How severe is CVE-2026-48902?

CVE-2026-48902 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48902?

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-2026-48902?

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Source: NVD / NIST