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Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability

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.

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Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability

CVE Numbers

CVE-2026-48907

Affected Product

Joomla Content Editor — Widget Factory

Threat 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.

Severity Scale

CRITICALHIGHMEDIUMLOW

Severity

CRITICAL

Affected Versions

To be reviewed

Recommended Mitigation

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.

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