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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-35223
Joomla! Core - [20260508] - Improper access check in com_config webservice endpoints
Description

An improper access check allows unauthorized access to com_config webservice endpoints.

INFO

Published Date :

May 26, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 24, 2026, 11:10 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-35223 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Joomla joomla\!
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 6ff30186-7fb7-4ad9-be33-533e7b05e586
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Ensure proper access controls are enforced on webservice endpoints.
  • Review and enforce access checks on webservice endpoints.
  • Restrict access to sensitive configuration endpoints.
  • Update access control mechanisms.
  • Test access controls thoroughly.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-35223 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1040-20260508-core-improper-access-check-in-com-config-webservice-endpoints.html Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-35223 is associated with the following CWEs:

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

None

Python PHP

Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago
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Born at : July 8, 2026, 9:25 p.m. This repo has been linked 26 different CVEs too.

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-35223 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-35223 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Translated by [email protected]

    Jul. 24, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Translation Title: Joomla! CMS de Joomla! Project, Description: Una comprobación de acceso incorrecta permite el acceso no autorizado a los puntos finales del servicio web com_config.
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jun. 17, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Joomla! Project', 'product': 'Joomla! CMS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.0.0-5.4.5'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0-6.1.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}]
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jun. 17, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-35223', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-26T00:00:00+00:00'}
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    May. 28, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.0.0 up to (excluding) 5.4.6 *cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.0.0 up to (excluding) 6.1.1
    Added Reference Type Joomla! Project: https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1040-20260508-core-improper-access-check-in-com-config-webservice-endpoints.html Types: Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 26, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description An improper access check allows unauthorized access to com_config webservice endpoints.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CWE CWE-284
    Added Reference https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1040-20260508-core-improper-access-check-in-com-config-webservice-endpoints.html
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.