CVE-2026-77993: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in joomlack.fr Page Builder CK extension for Joomla
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Page Builder CK extension for Joomla, versions 1.0.0 through 3.6.4. The vulnerability is triggered via the 'iscontenttype' parameter, allowing improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-77993 is a reflected XSS vulnerability in the joomlack.fr Page Builder CK extension for Joomla, affecting versions 1.0.0 up to and including 3.6.4. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'iscontenttype' parameter during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. This allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are reflected back to users, potentially leading to script execution in their browsers. No official remediation or patch has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session with the affected Joomla extension. This may lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed on behalf of the user. However, the vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:P) and has low vector complexity, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as per the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or web application firewall rules to filter or sanitize the 'iscontenttype' parameter. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
CVE-2026-77993: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in joomlack.fr Page Builder CK extension for Joomla
Description
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Page Builder CK extension for Joomla, versions 1.0.0 through 3.6.4. The vulnerability is triggered via the 'iscontenttype' parameter, allowing improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-77993 is a reflected XSS vulnerability in the joomlack.fr Page Builder CK extension for Joomla, affecting versions 1.0.0 up to and including 3.6.4. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the 'iscontenttype' parameter during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. This allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are reflected back to users, potentially leading to script execution in their browsers. No official remediation or patch has been documented as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser session with the affected Joomla extension. This may lead to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed on behalf of the user. However, the vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:P) and has low vector complexity, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as per the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider applying input validation or web application firewall rules to filter or sanitize the 'iscontenttype' parameter. Monitoring vendor channels for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-21T19:05:09.013Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8bfbc9acd9273b4935546f
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 08:07:37 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 08:22:10 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 08:22:10 UTC
Views: 4
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