CVE-2026-48949: Joomla! Core - [20260703] - XSS in MFA method management

Published Jul 7, 2026
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Updated

Lack of validation leads to an XSS vulnerability in the MFA management views.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Joomla Joomla! Core
Joomla Joomla\!>=4.2.0<5.4.7
Joomla Joomla\!>=6.0.0<6.1.2

Event History

Jul 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-48949?

CVE-2026-48949 has a risk score of 31, indicating a high severity XSS vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-48949?

To fix CVE-2026-48949, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Joomla for the MFA management views.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-48949?

CVE-2026-48949 is classified as an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-48949?

All Joomla installations using the MFA method management features are potentially affected by CVE-2026-48949.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2026-48949?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-48949 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, compromising the security of the application.

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