CVE-2026-48951: Joomla! Core - [20260705] - XSS in various modalreturn layouts

Published Jul 7, 2026
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Updated

Lack of escaping leads to XSS vulnerabilities in modalreturn layouts of various components.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Joomla! Joomla! Core
Joomla Joomla\!>=4.0.0<5.4.7
Joomla Joomla\!>=6.0.0<6.1.2

Event History

Jul 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-48951?

CVE-2026-48951 has a risk score of 32, indicating a moderate severity level.

2

What type of vulnerability is identified in CVE-2026-48951?

CVE-2026-48951 is an XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-48951?

To fix CVE-2026-48951, ensure that escaping is properly implemented in all modalreturn layouts within Joomla! components.

4

Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2026-48951?

CVE-2026-48951 affects various components of the Joomla! Core that utilize modalreturn layouts.

5

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-48951?

By exploiting CVE-2026-48951, attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the user's browser.

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