CVE-2026-48957: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
An improper access check allows unauthorized users to access com_privacy datasets.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Joomla! CMS (CVE-2026-48957) is categorized as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). It permits unauthorized users to access the com_privacy component datasets because of an improper access check. The vulnerability affects versions 4.0.0 to 5.4.6 and 6.0.0 to 6.1.1. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.4, indicating medium severity, with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high scope impact. No official remediation or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users can access sensitive privacy-related datasets within the Joomla! CMS com_privacy component. This could lead to exposure of private data that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. The impact is limited to unauthorized data access without privilege escalation or code execution.
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, administrators should monitor official Joomla! Project communications for updates. Restricting access to the com_privacy component via configuration or access control lists may reduce exposure until a patch is available.
CVE-2026-48957: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
Description
An improper access check allows unauthorized users to access com_privacy datasets.
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
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Joomla! CMS (CVE-2026-48957) is categorized as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). It permits unauthorized users to access the com_privacy component datasets because of an improper access check. The vulnerability affects versions 4.0.0 to 5.4.6 and 6.0.0 to 6.1.1. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.4, indicating medium severity, with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, and high scope impact. No official remediation or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users can access sensitive privacy-related datasets within the Joomla! CMS com_privacy component. This could lead to exposure of private data that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. The impact is limited to unauthorized data access without privilege escalation or code execution.
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, administrators should monitor official Joomla! Project communications for updates. Restricting access to the com_privacy component via configuration or access control lists may reduce exposure 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: 6a4d4571c9d9e3dbe3a44f38
Added to database: 07/07/2026, 18:29:05 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 12:25:18 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 22:52:13 UTC
Views: 86
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