CVE-2026-48907
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CVE-2026-48907 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 80.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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/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:Y/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:Red
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Widgetfactorylimited | Jce | < 2.9.99.5 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-48907US Government Resource
- https://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/news/jce-security-update-and-a-free-patch-for-older-sitesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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