CVE-2026-48907
Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, added 2026-06-16. Federal due date: 2026-06-19.
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.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Joomla JCE_2.9.15 - Remote Code Execution2026-08-17 · webapps · multiple
- Joomla 2.9.99.4 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution2026-08-10 · webapps · multiple
Impact
Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor contains an improper access control vulnerability which could allow for upload and execution of PHP code via the creation of new editor profiles for unauthenticated users.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Widgetfactorylimited | Jce | before 2.9.99.5 |