CVE-2026-48907: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in joomlacontenteditor.net Joomla Content Editor (JCE) extension for Joomla
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48907 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in the JCE extension for Joomla. It permits unauthenticated attackers to create new editor profiles, which can be exploited to upload and execute PHP code on the server. This vulnerability affects versions 1.0.0 through 2.9.99.4 of the JCE extension. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 10.0, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the affected server without authentication. This can lead to full system compromise, data breach, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the JCE extension and monitor for suspicious activity related to profile creation. Avoid exposing the Joomla administration interface to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-48907: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in joomlacontenteditor.net Joomla Content Editor (JCE) extension for Joomla
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48907 is an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in the JCE extension for Joomla. It permits unauthenticated attackers to create new editor profiles, which can be exploited to upload and execute PHP code on the server. This vulnerability affects versions 1.0.0 through 2.9.99.4 of the JCE extension. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 10.0, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the affected server without authentication. This can lead to full system compromise, data breach, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Until a patch is released, restrict access to the JCE extension and monitor for suspicious activity related to profile creation. Avoid exposing the Joomla administration interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-26T10:06:17.657Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2282d7e29bf47b504a396c
Added to database: 06/05/2026, 08:03:35 UTC
Last enriched: 06/26/2026, 19:24:18 UTC
Last updated: 07/25/2026, 21:19:35 UTC
Views: 695
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