What is CVE-2026-48907?
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.
Timeline
- 2026-06-05Published to the U.S. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
- 2026-06-16Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog
- 2026-06-17NVD record last updated
- 2026-06-19CISA federal remediation deadline (BOD 22-01)
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Affected product
Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor
Remediation Steps
- Apply security patch from Widget Factory/Joomla vendor immediately
- Disable the JCE plugin if patch is not immediately available
- Review access logs for evidence of exploitation attempts
References
- https://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/news/jce-security-update-and-a-free-patch-for-older-sites
- https://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-48907
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48907
Referenced in our briefings & reports
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 2 of July 2026 (July 13 – 19)
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 1 of July 2026 (July 6 – 12)
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 5 of June 2026 (June 29 – July 5)
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 4 of June 2026 (June 22 – 28)
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 3 of June 2026 (June 15 – 21)
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