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CVE-2026-48907

Widget Factory · Joomla Content Editor · Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Published · Added to CISA KEV
CVSS9.8
Severitycritical
WeaknessCWE-284
EPSS16.2%96.9th percentile
Exploited3 KEV sources
Ransomware useUnknown
Federal fix dueJun 19, 2026

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

patch window

Called exploited 7 days after disclosure.

Measured from the CVE publication date to the earliest of 3 KEV catalogues that list it.

The life of this vulnerability

  1. CVE published
  2. First KEV listing7d
  3. Last KEV listing4d
  4. Last sighting3mo

Gaps are compressed to equal steps. The elapsed time is printed under each.

Which catalogues call it exploited

Sources3 of 3
Listings differ by4 d
Strongest claimconfirmed

3 catalogues list it. CIRCL aggregates the others and is shown but not counted.

Public exploitation evidence

67 public reports collected from VulnCheck and CIRCL, first on Jun 12, 2026. Each links to its original source. We have not verified them.

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.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

References

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