CVE-2026-48908: CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in joomshaper.net SP Page Builder extension for Joomla
A vulnerability in SP Page Builder for Joomla allows unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, ultimately resulting in the upload and execution of PHP code.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in joomshaper.net's SP Page Builder extension for Joomla (versions 1.0.0 through 6.6.1) allows unauthenticated attackers to upload files without restriction on file type. This can lead to the upload and execution of arbitrary PHP code on the affected system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and results in a critical security risk due to the potential for remote code execution without any authentication or user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server running the vulnerable SP Page Builder extension. This can lead to full system compromise, data theft, service disruption, or further attacks within the affected environment. The CVSS 4.0 score of 10.0 reflects the highest impact with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently available, users should monitor the vendor's security advisories for updates. As a temporary mitigation, restrict access to the upload functionality if possible, or disable the SP Page Builder extension until a patch is released.
CVE-2026-48908: CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in joomshaper.net SP Page Builder extension for Joomla
Description
A vulnerability in SP Page Builder for Joomla allows unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, ultimately resulting in the upload and execution of PHP code.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in joomshaper.net's SP Page Builder extension for Joomla (versions 1.0.0 through 6.6.1) allows unauthenticated attackers to upload files without restriction on file type. This can lead to the upload and execution of arbitrary PHP code on the affected system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and results in a critical security risk due to the potential for remote code execution without any authentication or user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server running the vulnerable SP Page Builder extension. This can lead to full system compromise, data theft, service disruption, or further attacks within the affected environment. The CVSS 4.0 score of 10.0 reflects the highest impact with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently available, users should monitor the vendor's security advisories for updates. As a temporary mitigation, restrict access to the upload functionality if possible, or disable the SP Page Builder extension until a patch is released.
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: 6a3688de84ec8817ab09d1e2
Added to database: 06/20/2026, 12:34:38 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 18:42:27 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 12:46:13 UTC
Views: 684
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