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CVE-2026-76613: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in yootheme.com YOOtheme Pro extension for Joomla

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-76613cvecve-2026-76613cwe-89
Published: 08/21/2026 (08/21/2026, 12:14:02 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: yootheme.com
Product: YOOtheme Pro extension for Joomla

Description

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in the YOOtheme Pro extension for Joomla versions 1.0.0 through 5.0.40. This flaw allows any user with contributor-level privileges to inject arbitrary content into SQL queries, potentially compromising the database integrity. The vulnerability is classified as high severity with a CVSS score of 8.6.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.6high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

yootheme.com

YOOtheme Pro extension for Joomla

Affected versions
=1.0.0-5.0.40

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/10/2026, 18:24:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-76613 is an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in the YOOtheme Pro extension for Joomla, affecting versions 1.0.0 through 5.0.40. The flaw permits contributor-level users to inject malicious SQL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL queries. This can lead to unauthorized data manipulation or disclosure within the affected Joomla installation.

Potential Impact

An attacker with contributor-level access can exploit this vulnerability to inject arbitrary SQL code, potentially leading to unauthorized data modification or exposure. The high CVSS score (8.6) reflects the significant risk posed by this flaw, especially in environments where contributor accounts are common.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level user privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to database queries involving the YOOtheme Pro extension.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Joomla
Date Reserved
2026-08-19T14:48:01.169Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a8846adacd9273b492312ff

Added to database: 08/21/2026, 12:38:05 UTC

Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 18:24:04 UTC

Last updated: 10/04/2026, 18:53:18 UTC

Views: 74

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