CVE-2026-60028: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themexpert.com Quix Page Builder Pro extension for Joomla
An authenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Quix Page Builder Pro extension for Joomla versions 1.0 through 6.2.0. This vulnerability allows an authenticated builder user to inject malicious scripts that execute when any visitor or administrator views the affected page. The issue arises from unescaped output and unsanitized SVG content.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-60028 is an authenticated stored XSS vulnerability in themexpert.com's Quix Page Builder Pro Joomla extension affecting versions 1.0 to 6.2.0. An authenticated user with builder privileges can inject malicious scripts due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically from unescaped output and unsanitized SVG elements. These scripts execute in the context of any visitor or admin viewing the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, indicating a high severity vulnerability with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated builder users to inject persistent malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of visitors and administrators viewing the affected pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious activities executed with the privileges of the victim's browser session. The high CVSS score reflects significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Joomla site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been confirmed or published by the vendor as of the information provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict builder user privileges to trusted individuals only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Quix Page Builder Pro extension. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-60028: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themexpert.com Quix Page Builder Pro extension for Joomla
Description
An authenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Quix Page Builder Pro extension for Joomla versions 1.0 through 6.2.0. This vulnerability allows an authenticated builder user to inject malicious scripts that execute when any visitor or administrator views the affected page. The issue arises from unescaped output and unsanitized SVG content.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-60028 is an authenticated stored XSS vulnerability in themexpert.com's Quix Page Builder Pro Joomla extension affecting versions 1.0 to 6.2.0. An authenticated user with builder privileges can inject malicious scripts due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically from unescaped output and unsanitized SVG elements. These scripts execute in the context of any visitor or admin viewing the compromised page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.6, indicating a high severity vulnerability with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated builder users to inject persistent malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of visitors and administrators viewing the affected pages. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious activities executed with the privileges of the victim's browser session. The high CVSS score reflects significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Joomla site.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation has been confirmed or published by the vendor as of the information provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict builder user privileges to trusted individuals only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Quix Page Builder Pro extension. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T05:31:35.889Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5e6c122a4a8d59898880b4
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 18:42:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 04:59:54 UTC
Last updated: 09/02/2026, 22:52:13 UTC
Views: 53
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