CVE-2026-102789: balbooa.com Gridbox extension for Joomla · Improper Access Control
Affects balbooa.com Gridbox extension for JoomlaSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical · fixed in 2.20.4.1 : patch balbooa.com Gridbox extension for Joomla as a priority.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 09:44 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.20.4.1
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Gridbox extension for Joomlacom_gridbox | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
A fix is available in versions later than 2.20.4.1. Users should upgrade the Gridbox extension to version 2.20.4.2 or later to ensure the missing authorization check is implemented. Until patched, restrict access to the affected controller or disable the vulnerable functionality if possible.
Description
CVE-2026-102789 is a critical improper access control vulnerability in the Gridbox extension for Joomla by balbooa.com. Versions from 1.0.0 up to 2.20.4.1 are affected. The flaw exists because the EditorController::getBlogPosts() task lacks an authorization check that other controller tasks perform, allowing unauthorized users to invoke this function. This could lead to unauthorized access to blog post data or actions within the extension.