CVE-2026-48955: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
An improper access check allows unauthorized users to access workflow stage and transition information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-48955) in Joomla! CMS involves improper access checks that permit unauthorized users to view workflow stage and transition details. The flaw relates to CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and affects versions 6.0.0 through 6.1.1. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, low vulnerability and impact on confidentiality, and high scope and impact on security integrity and availability. The vulnerability is published but lacks an official remediation or patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users can access sensitive workflow stage and transition information within Joomla! CMS, potentially exposing internal process details. The impact is rated medium severity with limited confidentiality impact but high impact on system integrity and availability as per the CVSS vector. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is provided, users should monitor Joomla! Project advisories for updates and consider restricting access to workflow management interfaces until a patch is available.
CVE-2026-48955: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
Description
An improper access check allows unauthorized users to access workflow stage and transition information.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-48955) in Joomla! CMS involves improper access checks that permit unauthorized users to view workflow stage and transition details. The flaw relates to CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and affects versions 6.0.0 through 6.1.1. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, low vulnerability and impact on confidentiality, and high scope and impact on security integrity and availability. The vulnerability is published but lacks an official remediation or patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users can access sensitive workflow stage and transition information within Joomla! CMS, potentially exposing internal process details. The impact is rated medium severity with limited confidentiality impact but high impact on system integrity and availability as per the CVSS vector. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is provided, users should monitor Joomla! Project advisories for updates and consider restricting access to workflow management interfaces until a patch is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-26T16:47:13.550Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4d456fc9d9e3dbe3a44f26
Added to database: 07/07/2026, 18:29:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:24:54 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 10:52:09 UTC
Views: 71
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