CVE-2026-85189
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CVE-2026-85189 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Joomla Extension - regularlabs.com - Privileged stored XSS via executable URL schemes in Modals extension for Joomla < 17.0.0 - Modals treats a destination using an executable browser URL scheme as an ordinary modal URL. The value can reach both the generated link and the iframe-loading path. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Joomla Extension - regularlabs.com - Privileged stored XSS via executable URL schemes in Modals extension for Joomla < 17.0.0 - Modals treats a destination using an executable browser URL scheme as an ordinary modal URL. The value can reach both the generated link and the iframe-loading path. Authored content can consequently become JavaScript in a visitor's browser without using Modals' separate Pro JavaScript Events feature.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| regularlabs.com | Modals (Free, Pro) extension for Joomla | 4.0.0-16.2.0 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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