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CVE-2026-48898

Joomla Joomla! broken access control

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.48%
  1. Published26 May 2026

Description

An improper access check allows privilege escalation through the com_users batch task.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Joomla Joomla!≥ 4.0.0 < 5.4.6 · ≥ 6.0.0 < 6.1.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Joomla Joomla!≥ 5.4.6

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-48898 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-48898 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.48%.

How severe is CVE-2026-48898?

CVE-2026-48898 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-48898?

Affected products include Joomla Joomla!.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48898?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Joomla Joomla! 5.4.6 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.