CVE-2026-48907: Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Published Jun 5, 2026
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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.

CISA

Affected Software

3 affected components
joomlacontenteditor.net JCE (Joomla Content Editor)<2.9.99.5
Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor
Widgetfactorylimited Jce Joomla\!<2.9.99.5

Event History

Jun 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:31 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 16, 2026
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Jun 17, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:09 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:10 AM
Aug 10, 2026
Exploit Published
via ExploitDB·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-48907?

CVE-2026-48907 has a critical severity rating of 10.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-48907?

To fix CVE-2026-48907, upgrade the JCE extension to version 2.9.99.5 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-48907 have on Joomla users?

CVE-2026-48907 allows unauthenticated users to create new editor profiles, leading to potential remote code execution.

4

Is my Joomla site vulnerable if I use an older version of the JCE extension?

Yes, any Joomla site using JCE versions prior to 2.9.99.5 is vulnerable to CVE-2026-48907.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-48907?

Any Joomla site utilizing the JCE extension prior to version 2.9.99.5 is affected by CVE-2026-48907.

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