CVE-2026-76607: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in fabrikar.com Fabrik extension for Joomla
CVE-2026-76607 is a critical improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in the Fabrik extension for Joomla, specifically affecting versions 1.0.0 through 4.7.3. The flaw involves a missing Access Control List (ACL) check in the download element, potentially allowing unauthorized access to downloads. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector and no required privileges or user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the Fabrik extension for Joomla (versions 1.0.0 to 4.7.3) is due to a missing ACL check in the download element, which constitutes improper access control (CWE-284). This allows an attacker to access resources without proper authorization. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without authentication or user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is published and assigned CVE-2026-76607 but lacks an official remediation level or patch information.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass access controls and download protected resources, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or manipulation. The critical CVSS score reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected Joomla extension and monitor for suspicious activity related to download elements. Avoid exposing the vulnerable extension to untrusted networks where possible.
CVE-2026-76607: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in fabrikar.com Fabrik extension for Joomla
Description
CVE-2026-76607 is a critical improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in the Fabrik extension for Joomla, specifically affecting versions 1.0.0 through 4.7.3. The flaw involves a missing Access Control List (ACL) check in the download element, potentially allowing unauthorized access to downloads. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector and no required privileges or user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the Fabrik extension for Joomla (versions 1.0.0 to 4.7.3) is due to a missing ACL check in the download element, which constitutes improper access control (CWE-284). This allows an attacker to access resources without proper authorization. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without authentication or user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is published and assigned CVE-2026-76607 but lacks an official remediation level or patch information.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass access controls and download protected resources, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure or manipulation. The critical CVSS score reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected Joomla extension and monitor for suspicious activity related to download elements. Avoid exposing the vulnerable extension to untrusted networks where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T14:48:01.169Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a89b445acd9273b4924975d
Added to database: 08/22/2026, 14:37:57 UTC
Last enriched: 08/22/2026, 14:52:23 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 14:52:23 UTC
Views: 3
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