CVE-2026-72532
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2026-72532 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Joomla! Core - [20260806] - Improper ACL checks for category webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 - An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create categories via webservices endpoints.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Joomla! Core - [20260806] - Improper ACL checks for category webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 - An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create categories via webservices endpoints.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 4.0.0, < 5.4.8 |
| Joomla | Joomla\! | >= 6.0.0, < 6.1.3 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-72532?
Joomla! Core - [20260806] - Improper ACL checks for category webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 - An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create categories via webservices endpoints.
How severe is CVE-2026-72532?
CVE-2026-72532 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72532?
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