CVE-2026-48940: getk2.org K2 extension for Joomla · Cross-site Scripting
Affects getk2.org K2 extension for JoomlaSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.4 Low.
Data as of 8 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 8 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| getk2.orgK2 extension for Joomla | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict 'create item' permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting the embedVideo field usage. Monitor official getk2.org or Joomla advisories for updates.
Description
A Joomla user with K2 "create item" rights (Author tier by default) can submit an article whose `embedVideo` POST field contains a raw `<script>` tag; K2 stores it verbatim and renders it unescaped to any visitor of the article page.