CVE-2026-48956: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
An improper access check allows users to display a list of modules in the frontend.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-48956) in Joomla! CMS involves an improper access check (CWE-284) that permits users to view a list of modules on the frontend interface. The flaw affects Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0 through 5.4.6 and 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, and low impact on confidentiality but high impact on security and integrity. The vulnerability is published and assigned but lacks a vendor-provided remediation or patch at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to display a list of modules on the frontend, which could potentially expose sensitive configuration or module information. The CVSS score of 6.4 (medium severity) reflects a moderate risk, primarily due to improper access control. 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 workaround is provided, users should monitor Joomla! Project advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restricting access to frontend module listings through configuration or access control settings may help reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-48956: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
Description
An improper access check allows users to display a list of modules in the frontend.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
pkg:composer/joomla/joomla-cmsRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-48956) in Joomla! CMS involves an improper access check (CWE-284) that permits users to view a list of modules on the frontend interface. The flaw affects Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0 through 5.4.6 and 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, and low impact on confidentiality but high impact on security and integrity. The vulnerability is published and assigned but lacks a vendor-provided remediation or patch at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to display a list of modules on the frontend, which could potentially expose sensitive configuration or module information. The CVSS score of 6.4 (medium severity) reflects a moderate risk, primarily due to improper access control. 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 workaround is provided, users should monitor Joomla! Project advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restricting access to frontend module listings through configuration or access control settings may help reduce exposure.
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: 6a4d456fc9d9e3dbe3a44f29
Added to database: 07/07/2026, 18:29:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/07/2026, 18:43:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/07/2026, 19:13:51 UTC
Views: 4
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