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.
MANARTECH SECURITY ALERT
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.
