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CVE-2026-48907

Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 16.2%
  1. Published5 Jun 2026
  2. Added to CISA KEV16 Jun 2026
  3. Remediation due19 Jun 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor contains an improper access control vulnerability which could allow for upload and execution of PHP code via the creation of new editor profiles for unauthenticated users.

Added to KEV: 16 Jun 2026Federal remediation due: 19 Jun 2026

Description

A vulnerability in the JCE editor extension for Joomla allows the creation of new editor profiles for unauthenticated users, ultimately resulting in PHP code upload and execution.

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

Widgetfactorylimited Jce< 2.9.99.5

Remediation

Fixed in
Widgetfactorylimited Jce≥ 2.9.99.5

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-48907 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-48907 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 16 Jun 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-48907?

CVE-2026-48907 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 16.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-48907?

Affected products include Widgetfactorylimited Jce.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48907?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Widgetfactorylimited Jce 2.9.99.5 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.