CVE-2026-48907
joomlacontenteditor.net Joomla Content Editor (JCE) extension for Joomla
Published 5 Jun 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · Analyzed
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 16 Jun 2026, with a remediation deadline of 19 Jun 2026 for US federal agencies.
Required action: 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.
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.
References
- www.joomlacontenteditor.net/ · Product
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-48907 · US Government Resource
- www.joomlacontenteditor.net/news/jce-security-update-and-a-free-patch-for-older-sites · Release Notes, Vendor Advisory