CVE-2026-81566: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in joomshaper.com SP Page Builder (Free and Pro) extension for Joomla
CVE-2026-81566 is an improper access control vulnerability in the SP Page Builder (Free and Pro) extension for Joomla versions 4.0.0 through 6.9.0. The vulnerability arises because the add-to-menu routine calls the com_menus item model's save() method directly without proper authorization checks, allowing users without permissions on com_menus to create or overwrite menu items. This includes the ability to repoint the site's home menu item while preserving its home flag.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The SP Page Builder extension for Joomla (versions 4.0.0 to 6.9.0) contains an access control flaw where the add-to-menu routine invokes the com_menus item model's save() method directly. The model itself does not perform authorization checks, as these are handled in the com_menus controller. However, the add-to-menu routine only checks core.edit on com_sppagebuilder, which does not restrict users lacking permissions on com_menus. Consequently, unauthorized users can create new menu items or overwrite existing ones by submitting a crafted jform[menuid] field. The vulnerability also allows repointing the site's home menu item while retaining its home flag.
Potential Impact
Users without appropriate permissions on com_menus can create or overwrite menu items, including the site's home menu item. This could lead to unauthorized modification of site navigation and potentially disrupt site functionality or user experience. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.1 (medium severity), reflecting the network attack vector, low complexity, and limited impact on integrity with no privileges required but some privileges needed on com_sppagebuilder.
Mitigation Recommendations
No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the SP Page Builder component and monitor for unauthorized menu modifications.
CVE-2026-81566: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in joomshaper.com SP Page Builder (Free and Pro) extension for Joomla
Description
CVE-2026-81566 is an improper access control vulnerability in the SP Page Builder (Free and Pro) extension for Joomla versions 4.0.0 through 6.9.0. The vulnerability arises because the add-to-menu routine calls the com_menus item model's save() method directly without proper authorization checks, allowing users without permissions on com_menus to create or overwrite menu items. This includes the ability to repoint the site's home menu item while preserving its home flag.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
joomshaper.com
SP Page Builder (Free and Pro) extension for Joomla
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The SP Page Builder extension for Joomla (versions 4.0.0 to 6.9.0) contains an access control flaw where the add-to-menu routine invokes the com_menus item model's save() method directly. The model itself does not perform authorization checks, as these are handled in the com_menus controller. However, the add-to-menu routine only checks core.edit on com_sppagebuilder, which does not restrict users lacking permissions on com_menus. Consequently, unauthorized users can create new menu items or overwrite existing ones by submitting a crafted jform[menuid] field. The vulnerability also allows repointing the site's home menu item while retaining its home flag.
Potential Impact
Users without appropriate permissions on com_menus can create or overwrite menu items, including the site's home menu item. This could lead to unauthorized modification of site navigation and potentially disrupt site functionality or user experience. The CVSS 4.0 score is 5.1 (medium severity), reflecting the network attack vector, low complexity, and limited impact on integrity with no privileges required but some privileges needed on com_sppagebuilder.
Mitigation Recommendations
No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the SP Page Builder component and monitor for unauthorized menu modifications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Joomla
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T06:42:00.961Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa7d7bb55bf5e2cf5f6ecd0
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 11:17:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 11:31:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 11:31:54 UTC
Views: 5
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