CVE-2026-21630 Joomla! Core - [20260302] - SQL injection in com_content articles webservice endpoint
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the articles webservice endpoint in Joomla CMS, potentially reading or modifying database content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-21630?
CVE-2026-21630 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 1 Apr 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improperly built order clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the articles webservice endpoint.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-21630?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including joomla. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
joomla Bitnami | From 3.0.0 | 5.4.4, 6.0.4 |
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21630?
Upgrade joomla to a fixed version for your release line: 5.4.4 or 6.0.4.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-21630 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-21630 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2025-25226 [20250401] - Joomla Framework - SQL injection vulnerability in quoteNameStr method of Database package
- CVE-2022-23795 [20220303] - Core - User row are not bound to a authentication mechanism
Sources
Also known as BIT-joomla-2026-21630, GHSA-prg7-cj54-c2q4.