CVE-2026-48902: Vulnerability in Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't explicitly set.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Joomla! CMS involves the generation of password and username reset links using plain HTTP URLs instead of HTTPS when the "Force SSL" setting is not enabled. This behavior affects versions 3.9.0-5.4.5 and 6.0.0-6.1.0. The issue could allow sensitive reset links to be transmitted insecurely, potentially exposing them to interception. No CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing a fix is currently available.
Potential Impact
The impact is the potential exposure of password and username reset links over unencrypted HTTP connections, which could allow an attacker with network access to intercept these links and potentially compromise user accounts. However, this risk is contingent on the "Force SSL" flag not being set, meaning sites enforcing SSL properly are not affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. In the meantime, administrators should ensure the "Force SSL" flag is enabled to enforce HTTPS connections and prevent the generation of insecure reset links.
CVE-2026-48902: Vulnerability in Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
Description
The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't explicitly set.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Joomla! CMS involves the generation of password and username reset links using plain HTTP URLs instead of HTTPS when the "Force SSL" setting is not enabled. This behavior affects versions 3.9.0-5.4.5 and 6.0.0-6.1.0. The issue could allow sensitive reset links to be transmitted insecurely, potentially exposing them to interception. No CVSS score or vendor advisory detailing a fix is currently available.
Potential Impact
The impact is the potential exposure of password and username reset links over unencrypted HTTP connections, which could allow an attacker with network access to intercept these links and potentially compromise user accounts. However, this risk is contingent on the "Force SSL" flag not being set, meaning sites enforcing SSL properly are not affected.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. In the meantime, administrators should ensure the "Force SSL" flag is enabled to enforce HTTPS connections and prevent the generation of insecure reset links.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-26T10:06:17.656Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a15d235891d628fdc604ddc
Added to database: 5/26/2026, 5:02:45 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 5:18:58 PM
Last updated: 5/26/2026, 11:05:24 PM
Views: 5
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