CVE-2026-78074 Missing authorization in Custom API for Joomla (free) extension for Joomla

High 8.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary installed extensions in free miniOrange Joomla plugins due to missing authentication checks.

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-2026-78074?

CVE-2026-78074 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in miniorgange.com Custom API for Joomla (free) extension for Joomla, published on 31 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Joomla Extension - miniorgange.com - Unauthenticated arbitrary extension deinstallation via various miniOrange extensions - a missing authentication check allows unauthenticated actors to delete arbitrary installed extensions. Only the free versions of the miniOrange plugins are affected.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-78074?

How do I fix CVE-2026-78074?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-78074 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-78074 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-78074 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-34gh-p34w-7wgq.

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