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CVE-2026-48907

Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Applications & CMS
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CVSS
10.0Critical
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 16 Jun 2026CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)16.2%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline19 Jun 2026Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 5 Jun 2026, 07:31 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 5 Jun 2026Exploit code publicMetasploit
  3. 16 Jun 2026Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 4

  • Exploit moduleJoomla Content Editor Unauthenticated File Upload RCE 5 Jun 2026Metasploit
  • Webapps exploitJoomla 2.9.99.4 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution 10 Aug 2026Exploit-DB
  • Webapps exploitJoomla JCE_2.9.15 - Remote Code Execution 17 Aug 2026Exploit-DB
  • Scanner templateJoomla! JCE extension < 2.9.99.5 unauthenticated RCENuclei

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Description

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.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Joomla Content Editor (JCE) extension for Joomlaaffected: 1.0.0-2.9.99.4CVE List

References 5