CVE-2026-35222: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
Improperly validated order clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in com_tags.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-35222 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the Joomla! CMS com_tags component caused by improper neutralization of special elements in SQL order clauses. This vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges to manipulate SQL queries, potentially compromising database integrity. The issue affects Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0 to 5.4.5 and 6.0.0 to 6.1.0. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating medium severity. No official fix or patch has been released as of the publication date, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL injection via improperly validated order clauses in the com_tags component. This could lead to unauthorized database manipulation or data integrity issues. However, the vulnerability requires high privileges and no user interaction, limiting the attack surface. There are no reports of active exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict high privilege access to Joomla! CMS and monitor for unusual database activity related to the com_tags component.
CVE-2026-35222: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
Description
Improperly validated order clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in com_tags.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
pkg:composer/joomla/joomla-cmsRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-35222 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the Joomla! CMS com_tags component caused by improper neutralization of special elements in SQL order clauses. This vulnerability allows an attacker with high privileges to manipulate SQL queries, potentially compromising database integrity. The issue affects Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0 to 5.4.5 and 6.0.0 to 6.1.0. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating medium severity. No official fix or patch has been released as of the publication date, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform SQL injection via improperly validated order clauses in the com_tags component. This could lead to unauthorized database manipulation or data integrity issues. However, the vulnerability requires high privileges and no user interaction, limiting the attack surface. There are no reports of active exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict high privilege access to Joomla! CMS and monitor for unusual database activity related to the com_tags component.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T19:23:13.196Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a15d22b891d628fdc6007e8
Added to database: 05/26/2026, 17:02:35 UTC
Last enriched: 06/10/2026, 10:53:19 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 67
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