What is CVE-2026-56291?
Joomla Extension - balbooa.com - Unauthenticated file upload in Balbooa Forms extension < 2.4.1 - The Joomla extension Balbooa Forms is vulnerable to an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload that allows uploading executable files and leads to full RCE.
Timeline
- 2026-07-09Published to the U.S. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
- 2026-07-10Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog
- 2026-07-13CISA federal remediation deadline (BOD 22-01)
- 2026-07-24NVD record last updated
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Balbooa Forms Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Vulnerability
Affected product
Balbooa Forms
Remediation Steps
- Apply the vendor security update for Balbooa Forms as a priority.
- Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
- Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
- Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.
References
- https://mysites.guru/blog/balbooa-forms-unauthenticated-file-upload-flaw/
- https://www.balbooa.com/joomla-forms
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-56291
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56291
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Referenced in our briefings & reports
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 1 of August 2026 (August 3 – 9)
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 4 of July 2026 (July 27 – August 2)
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 3 of July 2026 (July 20 – 26)
- Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 2 of July 2026 (July 13 – 19)
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