CVE-2026-48907
Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability
CVSS
9.8
Critical
EPSS
78.1%
p100
KEV
YES
Jun 16, 2026
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: Jun 5, 2026 · Last modified: Jul 23, 2026 · CWE-284
Product
Widget Factory / Joomla Content Editor
Vulnerability
Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Jun 16, 2026
Remediate by
Jun 19, 2026
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
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.
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.
Notes
https://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/news/jce-security-update-and-a-free-patch-for-older-sites ; https://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/support/changelog/editor ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48907
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.