CVE-2026-48902
Joomla! Core - [20260518] - Transport encryption downgrade for password and username reset links
Description
The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't explicitly set.
INFO
Published Date :
May 26, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 26, 2026, 7:06 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-48902
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.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Configure the application to always use HTTPS for sensitive links.
- Update password and username reset features to enforce SSL.
- Deploy the updated application code.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-48902.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1050-20260518-core-transport-encryption-downgrade-for-password-and-username-reset-links.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-48902 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-48902
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-48902 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't explicitly set. Added Reference https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1050-20260518-core-transport-encryption-downgrade-for-password-and-username-reset-links.html