CVE-2026-48907 Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control
Unauthenticated attackers can create editor profiles to upload and execute PHP code, leading to remote code execution on Joomla sites.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 16 Jun 2026
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-48907?
CVE-2026-48907 is a critical vulnerability in joomlacontenteditor.net Joomla Content Editor (JCE) extension for Joomla, published on 5 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-48907?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Widgetfactorylimited Jce.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48907?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-48907 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 19 Jun 2026.
Is CVE-2026-48907 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2026-48907 in the wild since at least 16 Jun 2026.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries, 1 Nuclei template and 22 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in joomlacontenteditor.net Joomla Content Editor (JCE) extension for Joomla
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c3f5-4g7f-qjqj.