Actively exploited in the wild
Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Widget Factory — Joomla Content Editor · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2026-06-16. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
Required action: Apply 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.
CVE-2026-48907
CriticalCVSS 9.8KEVExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk91th percentile — higher than 91% of all known CVEs
Summary
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.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to malicious attacks that could lead to system compromise or data leakage.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the JCE extension to the latest version and restrict access to editor functions only to authorized users.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.