CVE-2026-35221 Joomla! Core - [20260506] - Authenticated blind SQLi in com_finder
Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in Joomla's com_finder search to read sensitive database information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-35221?
CVE-2026-35221 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 26 May 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improperly built filter clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the search query for com_finder.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-35221?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including joomla. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
joomla Bitnami | From 3.0.0 | 5.4.6, 6.1.1 |
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2026-35221?
Upgrade joomla to a fixed version for your release line: 5.4.6 or 6.1.1.
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-2026-35221 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-35221 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Joomla Joomla\!
- CVE-2016-10033 PHPMailer Command Injection
- CVE-2023-23752 Joomla! Improper Access Control
- CVE-2026-48902 Joomla! Core - [20260518] - Transport encryption downgrade for password and username reset links
- 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-2026-35221, GHSA-9j3h-xqx2-rj7v.