CVE-2026-78072 Joomla Extension - Jefferson49 - Unauthenticated blind SQLi in Sexy Polling Reloaded < 5.6.1
Unauthenticated attackers can perform blind SQL injection to read database contents in the Sexy Polling Reloaded Joomla extension.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-78072?
CVE-2026-78072 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Jefferson49 Sexy Polling Reloaded extension for Joomla, published on 28 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Joomla Extension - Jefferson49 - Unauthenticated blind SQLi in Sexy Polling Reloaded < 5.6.1
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-78072?
How do I fix CVE-2026-78072?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-78072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2026-78072 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-78072 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jvq-3pr2-3fvm.