CVE-2026-21627: Novarain/Tassos Framework (plg_system_nrframework) · Improper Access Control
Affects Novarain/Tassos Framework (plg_system_nrframework)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.5 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 77% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Feb 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 |
|---|---|---|
| tassos.grNovarain/Tassos Framework (plg_system_nrframework) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| tassos.grConvert Forms | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| tassos.grEngageBox | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| tassos.grGoogle Structured Data | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| tassos.grAdvanced Custom Fields | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| tassos.grSmile Pack | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict access to the Joomla com_ajax endpoint, especially limiting requests to trusted IP addresses or internal networks where feasible.
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious AJAX requests targeting the plg_system_nrframework plugin.
- Monitor web server and application logs for unusual or unauthorized AJAX activity indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Coordinate with the plugin vendor tassos.gr and Joomla maintainers to obtain and apply official patches as soon as they become available.
- If patching is delayed, consider temporarily disabling the Novarain/Tassos Framework plugin to eliminate the attack vector, balancing functionality needs.
- Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing on Joomla environments to identify and remediate related access control weaknesses.
- Educate Joomla administrators about the vulnerability and encourage prompt action to reduce exposure.
- Maintain up-to-date backups of Joomla sites to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise.
Description
The vulnerability was rooted in how the Tassos Framework plugin handled specific AJAX requests through Joomla’s com_ajax entry point. Under certain conditions, internal framework functionality could be invoked without proper restriction.