CVE-2025-25227: Joomla CMS Multi-Factor Authentication Bypass

Published Apr 8, 2025
·
Updated

Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to bypass 2FA checks.

Other sources

Joomla CMS Multi-Factor Authentication Bypass

— Packagist

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Joomla Joomla Core
composer/joomla/joomla-cms>=4.0.0<4.4.13
4.4.13
composer/joomla/joomla-cms>=5.0.0<5.2.6
5.2.6
Joomla Joomla\!>=4.0.0<4.4.13
Joomla Joomla\!>=5.0.0<5.2.6
composer/joomla/joomla-cms>=4.0.0, <4.4.13
4.4.13
composer/joomla/joomla-cms>=5.0.0, <5.2.6
5.2.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/joomla/joomla-cms to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.13
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/joomla/joomla-cms to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.2.6

Event History

Apr 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·06:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Packagist·06:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 21, 2026
Exploit Published
via GitHub·06:51 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-25227?

CVE-2025-25227 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass two-factor authentication checks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-25227?

To fix CVE-2025-25227, update your Joomla Core to the latest patched version provided by the Joomla security team.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-25227 have on my Joomla installation?

CVE-2025-25227 allows attackers to circumvent two-factor authentication, compromising the security of user accounts.

4

Is my version of Joomla affected by CVE-2025-25227?

Any version of Joomla Core that has not applied the latest security patches is considered vulnerable to CVE-2025-25227.

5

What protections should I implement against CVE-2025-25227?

In addition to updating Joomla, consider implementing additional security measures like stronger password policies and user training.

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