CVE-2026-48904 Joomla! Core - [20260514] - Privilege escalation through com_users webservice endpoints
Attackers can escalate privileges via improper access checks in the Joomla com_users webservice endpoint.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-48904?
CVE-2026-48904 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 26 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An improper access check allows privelege escalation through the com_users group editing webservice endpoint.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-48904?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including joomla. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
joomla Bitnami | From 4.0.0 | 5.4.6, 6.1.1 |
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48904?
Upgrade joomla to a fixed version for your release line: 5.4.6 or 6.1.1.
Is CVE-2026-48904 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-48904 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
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Sources
Also known as BIT-joomla-2026-48904, GHSA-x9j9-9cc9-85fc.